Szechuan Cabbage Salad

Szechuan Cabbage Salad is a crunchy, spicy, and refreshing dish that balances the heat of Szechuan peppercorns with the crispness of fresh cabbage. This Keto-friendly side dish is the perfect complement to any Asian-inspired meal, offering bold flavors without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Napa cabbage - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Cucumber - 100 grams, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon, toasted and crushed
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Chili oil - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, julienned cucumber, and chopped green onions.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili oil until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are coated.
4. Sprinkle the toasted Szechuan peppercorns and sesame seeds over the salad, and toss again gently.
5. Serve immediately or let it rest for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for Keto diets.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

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