Fresh Chinese Cabbage Salad

Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with bold Asian flavors, this Fresh Chinese Cabbage Salad is a quick and healthy addition to any meal. Featuring crunchy Chinese cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, and the fresh zing of red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with chopped cilantro, green onion, and a nutty sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. A tangy sesame-ginger dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of honey ties everything together, creating a harmony of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free, vegetable-packed salad is perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing main course. Its vibrant colors and bold flavors will make it a standout addition to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Chinese cabbage
• 2 medium Carrot
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Green onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the Chinese cabbage thoroughly and pat it dry. Slice it into thin strips and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and cut them into thin matchsticks (julienne). Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips. Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the green onions into thin slices and roughly chop the cilantro. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the cabbage and vegetables. Toss thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top of the salad as a garnish.

Step 9

Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	864 grams (864.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	350

Total Fat 11.70g	15%
Saturated Fat 1.80g	9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1876mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 53.90g	20%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 33.10g
Protein 16.30g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 435mg	33%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1971mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 55.8%