,With this Crunchy Rainbow Cabbage Salad, I take a veg-forward approach and the results are absolutely delicious.

This Crunchy Rainbow Cabbage Salad is inspired by the very popular Chinese Chicken Salad or Asian Chicken Salad. Well, that is minus the chicken. With this recipe, I take a veg-forward approach and the results are absolutely delicious. It takes less than 30 minutes to all come together, which makes it a great meal for any day of the week. I’ve paired this salad with my savory, zingy, sweet, and delicious Sesame Ginger with Lime Dressing. Whew!…it’s so dang good!

Now, this vibrant salad is loaded with all the good stuff, such as: napa cabbage, red cabbage, red bell peppers, carrots, and edamame. And it is super flexible, so feel free to add other veggies such as broccoli, snow peas, snap peas, etc.

To offset some of the saltiness from the tamari in the dressing, I add in some mandarin oranges for some sweetness. For some crunch, I enjoy adding either crunchy chow mein noodles, crispy wonton strips (homemade or store-bought), or adding nuts such as roasted cashews, peanuts, or sliced almonds.

This salad is hearty enough for a meal. However, for some additional protein, I occasionally add in some baked tofu. Or I serve this salad with some baked or grilled salmon, shrimp, or even grilled tuna steaks. But I will leave that up to you! 🙂

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Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope that you enjoy my Crunchy Rainbow Cabbage Salad. The full printable recipe is below. Enjoy!

 

With this Crunchy Rainbow Cabbage Salad, I take a veg-forward approach and the results are absolutely delicious.

Get the Recipe: Crunchy Rainbow Cabbage Salad

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 30 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
This Crunchy Rainbow Cabbage Salad was inspired by a salad that is commonly referred to as a Chinese Chicken Salad or Asian Chicken Salad. Well, that is minus the chicken. With this recipe, I take a veg-forward approach and the results are absolutely delicious.
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Ingredients

For the Sesame Ginger with Lime Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari, or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, or honey
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice, from one medium lime
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or black sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, grated

For the Salad:

  • ¾ cup frozen shelled edamame
  • 1 medium napa cabbage, thinly sliced (roughly 4 to 5 cups)
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup mandarin oranges, segmented, such as Cuties (or canned)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely shredded (about ½ cup)
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 to 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Toppings:

  • ½ cup crunchy chow mein noodles, such as La Choy, or crispy wontons strips are great too.

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Large Serving Bowl
  • Peeler

Instructions

Make the Sesame Ginger with Lime Dressing:

  • Combine the tamari, brown sugar, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, olive oil, sesame seeds, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl and whisk until thoroughly incorporated.

Assemble the Salad:

  • Place the frozen edamame in a small bowl of hot water. Let them thaw for several minutes and then drain.
  • Combine the napa cabbage, oranges, cabbages, red bell pepper, carrot, edamame, cilantro, and scallions in a large serving bowl. Drizzle on the dressing and give it a light toss to evenly coat the salad ingredients. Serve immediately sprinkled with the chow mein noodles. Enjoy!

Notes

This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored covered in the refrigerator. Simply wait until you’re ready to serve and then put the dressing and chow mein noodles on.
Calories: 216kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 841mg, Potassium: 901mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 4490IU, Vitamin C: 111mg, Calcium: 239mg, Iron: 2mg