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A large bowl of healthy Asian cabbage salad tossed with a sesame vinaigrette and ready to be served.

Asian Cabbage Salad: The Ultimate Crunchy & Healthy Recipe

This Asian Cabbage Salad is a crunchy, healthy, and flavor-packed dish made with fresh cabbage, carrots, and a delicious sesame ginger dressing. It's the perfect easy recipe for a quick lunch, side dish, or potluck favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sesame Ginger Dressing
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or other neutral oil
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
For the Salad
  • 4 cups napa cabbage thinly shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage thinly shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup edamame shelled and cooked
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 1 package (3 oz) ramen noodles crushed, seasoning packet discarded
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small bowl or Mason Jar
  • 1 Skillet

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or a mason jar, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, avocado oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Set it aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Toast the Nuts and Noodles: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds and crushed ramen noodles until they are fragrant and lightly golden. This step enhances their nutty flavor and adds an incredible crunch.
  3. Combine the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, edamame, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Toss and Serve: Just before serving, pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Add the toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crushed ramen noodles. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy the crunch!

Notes

For the best texture, slice your cabbage very thinly. Using a mandoline slicer can help.
To prevent a soggy salad, only add the dressing and crunchy toppings right before you plan to serve it.
Make this a main course by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy tofu.
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