Cabbage Crunch Salad is a salad that’s packed with flavor and texture. It’s a vibrant mix of crisp cabbage, bell peppers, and carrots in a zesty sesame ginger dressing that’s sure to liven up your lunch or dinner. Perfectly balanced with sweet, tangy, and savory notes, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing.
Helpful Tips
- Shred the cabbage finely: Thinly shredded cabbage gives the salad a delicate texture and ensures every bite is well-coated with the dressing.
- Toast the sesame seeds: Lightly toasting the sesame seeds before adding them to the salad enhances their nutty flavor and adds extra crunch.
- Add leftover or rotisserie chicken: to make the salad a little more substantial, add some leftover rotisserie chicken. It saves time and adds protein.
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Cabbage Crunch Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Cabbage Crunch Salad is a salad that’s packed with flavor and texture. It’s a vibrant mix of crisp cabbage, bell peppers, and carrots in a zesty sesame ginger dressing that’s sure to liven up your lunch or dinner.
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Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 496kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 4 cups cabbage shredded
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 carrots shredded
- handful of cilantro
- sesame seeds and lime slices garnish
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together the cabbage, red bell peppers, carrots, and cilantro. Stir to combine.
- Mix all the ingredients in a jar large enough to fit an immersion blender.
- Blend ingredients until they’re fully incorporated and broken down. You might need to add more water to get the right pouring consistency.
- Pour dressing over salad and garnish with sesame seeds and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 12206IU | Vitamin C: 132mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.