Description
This Easy Asian Salad is a vibrant and refreshing mix of purple, green, and Napa cabbages combined with crisp carrots, cucumbers, and fresh herbs. Tossed in a creamy and flavorful miso ginger dressing made with white miso, ginger paste, and toasted sesame oil, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish, it can be enjoyed on its own or paired with proteins like chicken, salmon, steak, tofu, or shrimp.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups carrots, shredded
- 4 Persian cucumbers, halved then sliced
- 6 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- ¼ cup peanuts, chopped (roasted and unsalted)
Creamy Miso Ginger Dressing
- 2 tablespoons white miso
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 large lime, juiced
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ginger paste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Shred your own purple, green, and Napa cabbage along with carrots, or alternatively, use a pre-shredded mix for convenience. Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and Persian cucumbers, and finely chop the green onions and cilantro. Chop the roasted and unsalted peanuts into small pieces.
- Make the Dressing: In a mason jar or mixing bowl, combine the white miso, rice vinegar, lime juice, light soy sauce, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, kewpie mayonnaise, and ginger paste. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is smooth and creamy, fully incorporating all ingredients.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, add all the prepared cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts. Pour the creamy miso ginger dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve or Customize: Enjoy the salad as a refreshing standalone dish or enhance it by adding cooked proteins such as chicken, salmon, steak, tofu, or shrimp for a more substantial meal.
Notes
- Use pre-shredded vegetables to save time.
- Adjust the amount of ginger paste in the dressing according to your spice preference.
- For a nut-free version, omit the peanuts and replace with toasted sunflower seeds.
- Kewpie mayonnaise adds a unique creaminess; substitute with regular mayonnaise if unavailable.
- The salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Asian salad, miso ginger dressing, easy salad recipe, healthy salad, creamy dressing, shredded cabbage salad
