Description
A vibrant and refreshing Easy Asian Cabbage Salad featuring shredded green cabbage, fresh cilantro, green onions, and a tangy, savory dressing made from lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. This healthy salad is quick to prepare and perfect as a light side dish or a crisp, flavorful addition to your meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded (about half a small cabbage head)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ fresno chili pepper, seeded and sliced (optional)
Dressing
- 1 small lime, juiced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred or tamari)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage: Using a sharp knife, cut the cabbage in half and finely shred it into thin strips. This creates the crisp base for the salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and kosher salt. Whisk these ingredients together until fully emulsified and balanced in flavor.
- Mix the salad: Add the shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and sliced fresno chili pepper (if using) into the bowl with the dressing. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the salad and add additional salt if needed to suit your preference. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp textures and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts as a topping.
- The fresno chili pepper adds a mild heat; adjust or omit based on your spice preference.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator, but dress just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Swap out soy sauce for tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Asian cabbage salad, easy cabbage salad, no-cook salad, sesame oil dressing, healthy side dish
