Introducing our fresh and flavorful 30-minute crunchy cabbage slaw made with a delicious sesame ginger dressing and seriously simple ingredients.
Cabbage Slaw Ingredients
Cabbage – we went with a mix of napa and red cabbage. Napa cabbage for a more classic touch and red cabbage for a pop of color and nice crunch. Carrots – bring on the crunch and color (Hello, antioxidants)! Green onion – perfect for raw dishes, green onion adds subtle onion flavor that enhances the salad. Chicken – we boiled and shredded chicken breasts to make this salad protein-packed and filling. If vegan, feel free to omit the chicken and enjoy this as a side dish instead of a main, or sub our Miso-Glazed Chickpeas! Nuts/seeds – we went with toasted almonds and sesame seeds for a bit of crunch and extra sesame flavor. Dressing – we opted for a sesame-ginger dressing made with simple ingredients.
Sesame Ginger Dressing
The simple, soy-free dressing is made with coconut aminos, which provide saltiness and umami flavor. We also tested it with tamari, but found the flavor to be overpowering. However, if you want to sub tamari, try starting with half as much as it’s quite a bit saltier. Rice vinegar adds a little tang, and toasted sesame oil provides the bold sesame flavor. Maple syrup adds sweetness and ginger and garlic add a little zing. Simply pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. That’s it!
What to Serve with Cabbage Slaw
This salad is delicious on its own, but for a more filling meal, it would pair well with our Easy Vegan Fried Rice, Crispy Shallot Spring Rolls, Easy Tofu Pad Thai, or Vegan Singapore Noodles. It would also be a great dish for meal prep! If making in advance, add the dressing just prior to serving to keep the vegetables crunchy. We hope you LOVE this salad! It’s:CrunchyFlavorfulFreshColorful& So delicious!
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If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends! *Chinese chicken salad is not a dish authentic to China. Read more about its origins here. This is our inspired take!
