Thai Sesame Red Cabbage and Carrot Salad
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4.8
Thai Sesame Red Cabbage and Carrot Salad
Description
The Thai Sesame Red Cabbage and Carrot Salad centers on finely shredded red cabbage and grated carrot combined with chopped fresh herbs—mint, basil, and cilantro—which provide fragrant complexity. The dressing is a balanced mix of lime juice for acidity, fish sauce for savory depth, honey for mild sweetness, toasted sesame oil for richness, and freshly grated ginger for zing.
Mixing the salad just before serving preserves the crisp texture of vegetables and herbs; the bright and herbaceous flavor profile makes this salad refreshing and light. Optional garnishes of sesame seeds and extra herbs visually enhance the dish and add subtle texture contrast.
This salad can be served as a side dish accompanying Thai or other Southeast Asian meals, providing a palate-cleansing freshness alongside richer mains.
To accommodate dietary preferences, use a vegetarian or vegan fish sauce substitute. Note that the salad is not suited for long storage once dressed, as it softens and becomes less crisp over time.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 cups red cabbage about one small or 1/2 large head, shredded
- 4 carrot grated
- 2 tablespoons mint roughly chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons basil roughly chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons cilantro roughly chopped, fresh
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional, extra herbs
- herbs for garnish (optional, extra herbs
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice from about 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce see notes for vegan/vegetarian option
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced or grated, from about a 1" piece, fresh
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add all salad ingredients (cabbage, carrots, and herbs) to bowl.
- Stir together. Best served immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra herbs just before serving.
Notes
- Use a vegetarian or vegan fish sauce substitute to make the salad plant-based.
- For best texture, keep dressing and salad separate and toss just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust honey level to taste if a sweeter salad is desired, or substitute with granulated sugar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 774mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 11356IU | 227% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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