Japanese Cabbage Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

A refreshing and crunchy cabbage salad with a vibrant carrot ginger dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

145 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.48/serving

Season:

❄️ Winter

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad•Side Dish

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

0.5headGreen Cabbage(thinly shredded)

£0.40

0.3headPurple Cabbage(thinly shredded)

£0.35

1largeCarrot(shredded)

£0.10

2Green Onions(thinly sliced)

£0.30

1tablespoonSesame Seeds(toasted (optional))

£0.10

3tablespoonsRice Vinegar

£0.15

1mediumCarrot(peeled and roughly chopped)

£0.10

1tablespoonFresh Ginger(peeled and grated)

£0.12

1tablespoonSoy Sauce

£0.05

1tablespoonHoney(or maple syrup/agave for vegan option)

£0.15

1teaspoonSesame Oil

£0.08

2tablespoonsWater(adjust to desired consistency)

Total Cost

£1.90

£0.48 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and shredded carrot.
2.
Add the sliced green onions to the bowl.
3.
In a blender or food processor, combine the rice vinegar, chopped carrot, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup/agave), and sesame oil.
4.
Blend until smooth. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
5.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to combine.
6.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds (optional).
7.
Serve immediately or chill for later.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (160g)

145 kcal / 607 kJ

Carbs

20g

8% of RDA

Fat

9% of RDA

Protein

6% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

310 mg

13% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1 g

5% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a softer salad, let the dressed cabbage sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Add other vegetables like edamame or snow peas for extra nutrients and texture.

For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a small piece of finely chopped chili.

To toast sesame seeds, dry fry them in a pan on medium-low heat until lightly golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

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Japanese Cabbage Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

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