Sesame Cabbage Salad

Crisp, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Sesame Cabbage Salad is the perfect harmony of fresh vegetables and bold Asian-inspired seasonings. A vibrant mix of crunchy green and red cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and zesty green onions forms the base, while a toasty sesame dressing made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of honey brings a delightful balance of savory and sweet. Toasted sesame seeds add nutty depth and a satisfying crunch, while fresh ginger and minced garlic elevate every bite with aromatic warmth. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing, nutrient-packed salad is ideal as a side dish or a light, healthy meal. Whether served immediately for maximum crispness or chilled to meld the flavors, this sesame cabbage salad is a versatile crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again. Perfect for SEO, this recipe is your go-to for keywords like "Asian sesame salad," "easy cabbage salad," and "healthy sesame dressing."

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 4 stalks Green onions
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Add them to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Shred the carrots using a grater or buy pre-shredded carrots, and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the green onions thinly and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

In a small dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top of the salad and toss lightly again to distribute them.

Step 8

Serve immediately for a crisp texture or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(849.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	620.0

Total Fat 35.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1361.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 41.4g
Protein 14.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 458.5mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1684.0mg	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: 47.9%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 43.2%