Crunchy Cabbage Salad
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 1 cup each
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Calories
21372 kcal
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Cuisine
Asian, International, Vegetarian
Crunchy Cabbage Salad
Description
The Crunchy Cabbage Salad features shredded purple cabbage as its main ingredient, providing a firm, crunchy base. Grated carrots and sliced green onions add sweetness and sharpness, while fresh cilantro leaves contribute brightness and herbaceous notes. Tossed with a dressing made by blending neutral oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, tahini, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger, the salad is coated with a smooth, creamy sauce that balances acidity, sweetness, and umami. Peanuts sprinkled in the salad add texture and a toasty element.
The interplay of crunchy vegetables with the creamy, tangy dressing makes this salad versatile—it can serve as a side dish or a light lunch component. It is best served immediately to preserve the crispness of the cabbage and freshness of the ingredients.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups purple cabbage $0.97, shredded
- 2 carrot $0.15
- 4 green onions $0.22
- 1/2 bunch cilantro $0.40, fresh
- ½ cup peanuts $0.25
Sesame Ginger Dressing
- ¼ cup neutral oil $0.16, for salad
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar $0.27
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.06
- 1.5 Tbsp honey $0.18
- 1/2 Tbsp tahini $0.10
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil $0.02, toasted
- 1 clove garlic $0.08, minced
- 1/2 Tbsp ginger $0.15, grated fresh
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage as finely as possible. Grate the carrots and slice the green onion. Pull the cilantro leaves from the stems
- Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, green onion, cilantro, and peanuts to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- To make the dressing, add the salad oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, tahini, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to a blender. Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- When you're ready to eat, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until coated. Serve immediately
Notes
- Use any neutral-flavored salad oil such as peanut, canola, safflower, grapeseed, or untoasted sesame oil to prepare the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 61 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 213.72kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.88g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.08g | 10% |
| Fat | 16.78g | 26% |
| Sodium | 179.27mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.58g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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