Sesame Cabbage Salad Recipe

Notes: Roasted sesame seeds are sold in some supermarkets and in Asian grocery stores. If you can't find them, toast your own: stir in a frying pan over medium heat until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. If desired, assemble salad in a glass bowl to show off the colorful layers.

1 English cucumber (1 lb.)

1 cup thinly slivered red onion

Sesame dressing (recipe follows)

4 cups finely shredded napa cabbage (8 oz.)

4 cups finely shredded red cabbage (8 oz.)

1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds (see notes)

Step 1

Rinse and thinly slice cucumber. In a bowl, mix cucumber, onion, and sesame dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.

Step 2

Up to 1 hour before serving, layer napa cabbage and red cabbage in a large bowl (see notes). Pour marinated cucumber mixture over the top. Sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Just before serving, mix well.

Step 3

Sesame dressing: In a small bowl or 1-cup glass measure, mix 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper. Makes about 3/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories86

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2g7%

Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 227mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 9.3g4%

Dietary Fiber 1.9g7%
Protein 1.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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