Description
Cabbage & Carrot Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings together the crispness of cabbage and sweet earthiness of carrots, all enhanced by a nutty sesame dressing. This salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion, from casual barbecues to elegant dinners. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cabbage and carrots.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, try swapping in kale or adding bell peppers. To maintain crunchiness, slice cabbage right before serving.