Japanese cabbage salads use toasted sesame oil made from seeds pressed at 180°C—cold-pressed versions lack the nutty depth.
Sweet Sesame Cabbage Salad
Dive into this vibrant Sweet Sesame Cabbage Salad, where crisp cabbage meets the crunch of toasted almonds and the zing of fresh scallions. All of this goodness is brought together with a luscious sweet sesame dressing that adds the perfect finishing touch. It's a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will brighten up any meal!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- shredded green cabbage (240 ml)napa cabbage can be used
- scallions
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- extra saltoptional
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- sweet sesame dressing
- soy sauce
📦Other(2)
- toasted slivered almonds (240 ml)
- sesame seeds (30 ml)mix of white and black sesame seeds
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine shredded green cabbage, scallions, sesame seeds, and toasted slivered almonds in a bowl.
- 2
Toss the mixture with sweet sesame dressing just before serving to maintain crunch.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Salt the shredded cabbage with 1 teaspoon salt per pound and let drain for 30 minutes to remove excess water that would dilute the dressing and make the salad soggy.technique1 tsp salt per pound, 30 minutes
- ✓Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan at medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown to activate oils and intensify nutty flavor compounds through Maillard reactions.technique2-3 minutes, medium heat
- ✓Add dressing no more than 5 minutes before serving because cabbage cell walls break down rapidly once acidulated, losing 60% of crunch within 15 minutes.timing5 minutes maximum
- ✓Slice cabbage into 1/8-inch strips against the grain to break tough cellulose fibers while maintaining structural integrity for optimal texture contrast.technique1/8-inch strips
- ✓Toast almonds at 325°F for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 150°F to ensure even browning and prevent bitter compounds from over-roasting.equipment325°F, 8-10 minutes, 150°F internal
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Japanese cabbage salads use toasted sesame oil made from seeds pressed at 180°C—cold-pressed versions lack the nutty depth.
Sweet Sesame Cabbage Salad
Dive into this vibrant Sweet Sesame Cabbage Salad, where crisp cabbage meets the crunch of toasted almonds and the zing of fresh scallions. All of this goodness is brought together with a luscious sweet sesame dressing that adds the perfect finishing touch. It's a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will brighten up any meal!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- shredded green cabbage (240 ml)napa cabbage can be used
- scallions
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- extra saltoptional
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- sweet sesame dressing
- soy sauce
📦Other(2)
- toasted slivered almonds (240 ml)
- sesame seeds (30 ml)mix of white and black sesame seeds
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine shredded green cabbage, scallions, sesame seeds, and toasted slivered almonds in a bowl.
- 2
Toss the mixture with sweet sesame dressing just before serving to maintain crunch.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Salt the shredded cabbage with 1 teaspoon salt per pound and let drain for 30 minutes to remove excess water that would dilute the dressing and make the salad soggy.technique1 tsp salt per pound, 30 minutes
- ✓Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan at medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown to activate oils and intensify nutty flavor compounds through Maillard reactions.technique2-3 minutes, medium heat
- ✓Add dressing no more than 5 minutes before serving because cabbage cell walls break down rapidly once acidulated, losing 60% of crunch within 15 minutes.timing5 minutes maximum
- ✓Slice cabbage into 1/8-inch strips against the grain to break tough cellulose fibers while maintaining structural integrity for optimal texture contrast.technique1/8-inch strips
- ✓Toast almonds at 325°F for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 150°F to ensure even browning and prevent bitter compounds from over-roasting.equipment325°F, 8-10 minutes, 150°F internal