For a light yet satisfying dinner, a Crunchy Asian Cabbage Salad with a Sesame Ginger Dressing makes a fantastic choice. This salad combines the crisp textures of cabbage and other vegetables with the bold flavors of ginger, sesame, and soy sauce, creating a dish that’s as delicious as it is healthy. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds or peanuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, adds depth)
- Salt and pepper, to taste