Sesame Cabbage Salad

This refreshing Sesame Cabbage Salad combines crunchy cabbage with a nutty sesame dressing, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It's a vibrant, dairy-free Korean dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a light meal.

Ingredients

• Napa cabbage - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Cucumber - 50 grams, julienned
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons, toasted
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Honey or agave syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, julienned cucumber, and chopped green onion.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or agave syrup), minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are coated.
4. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and toss again lightly to incorporate.
5. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins C and K from cabbage.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and seeds.

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