Japanese Cabbage Salad

Crisp, colorful, and bursting with bold flavors, this Japanese Cabbage Salad is a vibrant side dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Packed with nutritious shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots, it’s elevated with the toasty nuttiness of sesame seeds and the fresh zing of ginger and garlic. A perfectly balanced soy sauce and rice vinegar dressing ties everything together, infusing the salad with sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a healthy, gluten-free option that pairs beautifully with a variety of main dishes or stands alone as a refreshing, light meal. Perfect for potlucks, lunches, or dinner parties, this simple yet sophisticated salad is sure to impress with its combination of texture, flavor, and visual appeal.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Shredded green cabbage
• 2 cups Shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced thin)
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste if necessary.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 5

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top of the salad and toss lightly to distribute them throughout.

Step 6

Allow the salad to rest for 5–10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a crisp and cool texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	610.1 grams (610.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	435

Total Fat 21.40g	27%
Saturated Fat 2.90g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2496mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 57.30g	21%
Dietary Fiber 14.90g	53%
Total Sugars 35.40g
Protein 12.30g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348mg	27%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1205mg	26%

*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: 40.9%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 48.7%