Description
Addictive Asian Cabbage Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with flavor. This salad combines crisp cabbage, colorful bell peppers, sweet mandarin oranges, and a zesty dressing that balances sweetness, spice, and tanginess. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a light lunch, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both nutritious and satisfying. With its quick 10-minute preparation time, you can whip it up in no time to impress family and friends. Enjoy it on its own or as a side to grilled meats—it’s versatile enough to suit any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cabbage (roughly 1/2 head)
- 1 carrot (cut into matchsticks)
- 1 can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced thin)
- For the dressing: 1/2 cup rice apple vinegar, 3 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons raw honey, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
- For garnish: 1/4 cup almonds (toasted), 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by adding cabbage, carrots, and mandarin oranges to a mixing bowl.
- In a jar with a lid, combine dressing ingredients and shake well until fully mixed.
- Pour ½ to ¾ of the dressing over the vegetable mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Keep romaine lettuce and bell peppers separate until just before serving.
- Toast almonds and sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Just before serving, mix in romaine lettuce and bell peppers with the cabbage mixture; top with toasted nuts.
- Serve with extra dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Always use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Customize the dressing to your taste by adjusting sweetness or spice levels. Chill the salad before serving for enhanced flavor melding.