Chili Oil Cabbage Salad

Chili Oil Cabbage Salad is a vibrant and spicy dish that combines crunchy cabbage with a fragrant chili oil dressing. This low-carb salad is perfect as a refreshing side or a light meal.

Ingredients

• Napa cabbage - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Cucumber - 100 grams, julienned
• Fresh cilantro - 15 grams, chopped
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Chili oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon, for garnish

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, julienned cucumber, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onion.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
4. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with black sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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