Crunchy Sesame Cabbage Salad
This crunchy sesame cabbage salad is fresh, vibrant, and packed with bold flavor. Loaded with crisp veggies, edamame, and a tangy sesame dressing, it’s the perfect make-ahead salad for potlucks, BBQs, or easy meals.
Servings: 8 - 10
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 3 cups green cabbage shredded
- 3 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame thawed
- 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot peeled and grated
- 4 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ cup roasted cashews (or sliced almonds or peanuts)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- ½ cup wonton strips or crushed crispy noodles (optional, check to ensure vegan)
For the sesame dressing:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as canola, vegetable, or avocado)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, neutral oil, Sriracha (if using), ginger, and garlic until well combined.
- Prepare the vegetables: Add the green cabbage, red cabbage, edamame, bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and cilantro to a large salad bowl.Tip: Using a mandoline or food processor with a slicer blade makes shredding the cabbage quick and easy. But be careful of your fingers!
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve: Top with cashews, sesame seeds, and wonton strips or crispy noodles (if using) just before serving so everything stays fresh and crunchy.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The salad softens slightly as it sits but stays delicious. Toss before serving.
Make-ahead tip: For maximum crunch, add the cashews, sesame seeds, and wonton strips just before serving.
Oil-free option: Omit the sesame oil and neutral oil. For a bit more flavor and balance, you can optionally add 1 - 3 teaspoons of tahini for added richness.
Gluten-free option: Swap soy sauce with tamari and omit the wonton strips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 8 servings) | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2640IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
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