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Crunchy Thai cabbage salad

Easy Crunchy Thai Cabbage Salad Recipe with Fresh Ingredients

This Crunchy Thai Cabbage Salad is a vibrant, delicious dish that balances fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 141

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 3 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 4 pieces spring onions, thinly sliced
  • ? cup coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 piece red cayenne chilli, deseeded and sliced
Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon pepitas/pumpkin seeds
Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tahini, hulled and runny
  • ? cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed frying pan
  • large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • metal spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place cabbage, carrot, spring onion, coriander, and chilli in a large bowl.
  2. Toast sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin seeds on medium-low heat in a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Toss to ensure the seeds don?t burn. Remove from heat when sesame seeds are starting to turn golden and seeds are aromatic.
  3. Add toasted seeds to the cabbage in the bowl.
  4. Add sesame oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, tahini, orange juice, coconut sugar, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well with a metal spoon to remove all lumps and create a creamy dressing.
  5. Add dressing to the salad and mix well.
  6. Salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSodium: 218mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad by swapping cabbage for kale or adding proteins for a heartier meal.

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