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Crunchy Sesame Cabbage Salad

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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage or use 5 cups pre-shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup matchstick/shredded carrots
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint or Thai basil leaves torn (optional)
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or crushed roasted peanuts

Sesame-Lime Dressing

  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice or unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove finely grated
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl or mason jar, combine sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, grated garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk (or shake) until emulsified.
  • Assemble the greens: In a large serving bowl, toss the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, scallions, cilantro, and mint.
  • Toss and garnish: Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables right before serving and toss well to coat. Finish with toasted sesame seeds or crushed roasted peanuts across the top for crunch.
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