Description
A vibrant and refreshing Easy Asian Cabbage Salad featuring shredded green cabbage, fresh cilantro, green onions, and a zesty dressing made with lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. This no-cook, quick-to-prepare salad is perfect as a light side dish or healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 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 to create thin, crisp strips.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and kosher salt. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly until well blended.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, cilantro, and sliced fresno chili pepper (if using) into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the salt if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, tangy flavors.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts.
- The fresno chili pepper is optional; omit for a milder salad.
- This salad tastes best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day in an airtight container.
- Use gluten-free tamari to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Asian cabbage salad, easy cabbage salad, no-cook salad, healthy side dish, sesame cabbage salad
