Spicy Sesame Cabbage Salad

This Spicy Sesame Cabbage Salad combines crisp Napa cabbage with a zesty sesame dressing, offering a refreshing yet fiery flavor profile. It's a nutritious, gluten-free dish that serves as a perfect side or light meal.

Ingredients

• Napa cabbage - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Cucumber - 50 grams, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 15 grams, chopped
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Sriracha sauce - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, red bell pepper, and cucumber.
2. Add the chopped green onions and cilantro to the bowl with the vegetables.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, gluten-free soy sauce, and Sriracha sauce until well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated.
5. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and season with salt to taste.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 12 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 C and K from Napa cabbage.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil that support heart health.

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