Sweet Sesame-Lime Cabbage Salad

Sweet Sesame-Lime Cabbage Salad

Course: Salad

Cuisine: gluten-free

Keyword: cabbage salad

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

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.

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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.

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