Dairy-Free Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Dairy-Free Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad! Bursting with color, crunch, and bold flavors, this quick and easy side dish combines finely shredded green and red cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and a hint of brightness from fresh cilantro and green onions. Tossed in a tangy sesame-ginger dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a drizzle of honey, every bite is packed with addictive umami flavor. Toasted sesame seeds bring a nutty crunch that takes the texture to the next level. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely dairy-free, this healthy and gluten-free adaptable recipe is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or as a light lunch. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.5 head green cabbage
• 0.5 head red cabbage
• 3 large carrots
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: Finely shred the green and red cabbage using a sharp knife, a mandoline slicer, or a food processor.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and then grate them using a large grater or a food processor with a grating attachment, creating coarse strands.

Step 3

Thinly slice the green onions, both the white and green parts.

Step 4

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Toss everything together to mix well.

Step 6

In a small dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

For the dressing, in a small bowl combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture, tossing thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are well coated.

Step 9

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top of the salad and toss once more.

Step 10

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1155.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	751.6

Total Fat 40.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3584.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.9g
Protein 16.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 437.2mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2743.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 47.5%