Description
Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures with our Addictive Asian Cabbage Salad. Bursting with crisp vegetables, this vibrant salad features a sweet, spicy, sour, and salty dressing that elevates every bite. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or looking for a healthy meal prep option, this salad is quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. With its refreshing crunch, it’s the ideal side dish to pair with grilled meats or enjoyed on its own as a satisfying lunch. Prepare to have your taste buds delighted!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cabbage (roughly 1/2 head)
- 1 carrot (cut into matchsticks)
- 1 can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced thin)
- 1/2 cup rice apple vinegar (plain; if using seasoned, omit honey & salt)
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons raw honey (or sub date syrup)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (or other chili sauce)
- 1/4 cup almonds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, and mandarin oranges.
- In a jar with a lid, mix dressing ingredients and shake until well combined.
- Pour ½ to ¾ of the dressing over the vegetable mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Store romaine and bell peppers separately until serving to maintain their crunch.
- Toast almonds and sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Just before serving, combine romaine and bell peppers with the cabbage mixture; top with toasted nuts and seeds.
- Serve with additional dressing on the side if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg