Spicy Cabbage Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Spicy Cabbage Salad is a quick and healthy side dish that’s sure to energize your taste buds. Featuring crunchy green cabbage, sweet carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and a zesty kick from fresh red chili and ginger, this salad brings a perfect harmony of spice, tang, and umami. Tossed in a savory-sweet dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, it’s finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and nutty flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, BBQs, or a refreshing addition to Asian-inspired meals. Fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly spicy, this salad will steal the show at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Green cabbage
• 2 large Carrot
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 4 stalks Green onion
• 0.5 bunch Cilantro
• 1 medium Fresh red chili
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Core and finely shred the green cabbage. Place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrots. Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the cilantro. Mince the fresh red chili (remove seeds if less heat is desired). Add all these ingredients to the bowl with the other vegetables.

Step 4

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Whisk everything together until fully combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly until the salad is evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. Toss once again to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, then serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(850.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	434.6

Total Fat 19.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3085.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.4g
Protein 14.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 281.4mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1836.9mg	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: 36.6%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 50.7%