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Asian Cabbage Salad Recipe

Asian Cabbage Salad Recipe

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This Asian Cabbage Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that combines crunchy vegetables with a tangy, sweet, and savory dressing. It’s a perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • ½ small head green cabbage (finely sliced, about 3 cups)
  • ½ small head red cabbage (finely sliced, about 3 cups)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (very thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium)
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the Dressing:

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toast almonds on a baking sheet for 4-6 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, edamame, and cilantro.
  3. Make the Dressing: Whisk together rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, peanut butter, and ginger. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Final Steps: Add almonds to the salad, toss lightly, and let marinate for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
  • This salad tastes even better the next day, making it a great option for meal prep.

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