Ginger and Sesame Cabbage Salad

Name: Ginger and Sesame Cabbage Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 cups (1.25 litres)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey; 1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 8 cups (400 g) thinly sliced Savoy cabbage; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 20 MIN

Cooking 20 MIN
Servings 1
Makes 5 cups (1.25 litres)

Unlike other cabbage salads that get better with age (hello, kimchi!), this one comes into its own by the time you’ve found your picnic spot. The bold flavours blend together, revealing an addictively fragrant side with added kick.

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Dressing

2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
1 ½ tsp (7.5 ml) toasted sesame oil
1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Salad

8 cups (400 g) thinly sliced Savoy cabbage
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Salt and pepper

Preparation

Dressing

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients with a whisk. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Salad

Add the remaining ingredients to the dressing and toss well. Let marinate for 20 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.
Delicious with grilled salmon, chicken or as a sandwich condiment.