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Sweet Sesame-Lime Cabbage Salad
This Cabbage Salad is lightly sweet and tangy, tossed in an easy sesame-lime dressing. It's a delicious alternative to creamy coleslaw and makes the perfect side dish or main course topped with your favorite protein.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
gluten-free
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 pound shredded cabbage (about ½ head)
- 2 shredded carrots (or 1 cup)
- 3 green onions , chopped (about ½ cup)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro , chopped
- ½ cup sliced almonds (optional crunch)
Cabbage Salad Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove , minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 inch fresh ginger , minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Combine the lime juice, vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk well to combine.
- Add the shredded cabbage, carrots, green onion, and cilantro, then toss well to coat everything with the dressing. Allow the salad to marinate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Taste the salad again just before serving, and make any adjustments as needed. Add extra salt to boost the flavor, or a pinch of black pepper or red pepper flakes for extra spice. Top with sliced almonds for added crunch, and enjoy!
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for 1/4 of this entire recipe, which is roughly 1 1/2 cups of prepared salad with dressing. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- For a creamier salad: Replace the toasted sesame oil with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or almond butter in the salad dressing.
- For a vegan salad: Replace the honey with agave or maple syrup, to taste.
- Update Note: This recipe was updated in January 2024 to be more flavorful. If you prefer the original, remove 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey.
Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
442mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
5437IU
(109%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 5437IU | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.