Japanese Cabbage Salad Delight Recipe
A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring a mix of green and red cabbage, carrots, and cucumbers, dressed with a flavorful sesame vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 large carrot cut into matchstick pieces
- ½ cucumber sliced thinly
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, thinly sliced cucumber, and chopped green onions.
- Gently toss the vegetables together to ensure they are well mixed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), freshly grated ginger, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the mixed cabbage and vegetables, then toss everything together until coated.
- Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.