Description
A vibrant and crunchy Asian-inspired cabbage edamame salad that’s perfect as a healthy side dish or a light meal. This salad combines finely shredded green and purple cabbage, shelled edamame, grated carrot, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a flavorful dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty finish, and the salad is best enjoyed after letting the flavors meld for at least 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, add the green cabbage, purple cabbage, cooked and cooled edamame, grated carrot, thinly sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro. Toss gently to mix all the salad components evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until the dressing mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the cabbage and edamame mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is coated evenly with the flavorful dressing.
- Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad, then toss once more to distribute the seeds throughout the salad.
- Marinate for Flavor: Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen, enhancing the overall taste.
- Final Toss and Serve: Just before serving, toss the salad again and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or soy sauce to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced almonds or crispy wonton strips just before serving.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator to develop flavors further.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Add shredded rotisserie chicken to the salad for a more filling meal option.
