Description
Bright, crunchy, and refreshing, this Easy Asian Salad bursts with vibrant flavors that will elevate any meal. Crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and tender cabbage come together in a tangy dressing, making it perfect for summer picnics or as a colorful side dish. With minimal prep time and maximum taste, this salad is a must-try for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups green or purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp ginger paste or freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables: Wash and chop the cabbage, bell peppers, cucumber, and carrots.
- Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, and ginger until smooth.
- Combine: In a large bowl, toss all the veggies with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Garnish: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Let sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg