Enjoy a vibrant, crunchy salad combining crisp cabbage with a savory sesame-ginger dressing. An easy, refreshing dish for any occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 2 cups shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
→ Nuts & Seeds
06 - 1/3 cup roasted cashews or peanuts, roughly chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
09 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha until emulsified and smooth.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss thoroughly using salad servers or tongs to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle chopped roasted cashews or peanuts and toasted sesame seeds over the salad. Toss gently once more to distribute the nuts and seeds throughout.
05 - Serve immediately while vegetables maintain maximum crunch, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. For best texture, add nuts just before serving.
