ASIAN CABBAGE SALAD

It is summer here on the Sunshine Coast, everything seems to have tripled in size in the garden and yard.  Strawberries are ready for picking, I have been harvesting beautiful, colourful lettuces from my garden along with lovely green onions, parsley and lamb's quarters (leebeedah).  Cabbage is on it's way and will be ready later in the summer.  The new crop of cabbages are coming into the grocery stores, green, purple, bok choy and many more varieties, all perfect for salads or for braising or stir frying.  Purple Cabbage is a favorite, I love the colour and the nutritional benefits from eating it whether it's raw or cooked.  Today's salad recipe is a twist on coleslaw, my family loves Asian flavours,  sweet red peppers, crispy cucumbers and a bunch of cilantro makes this salad a hit with both young and old.  Make this for your family, friends or for taking on a picnic and it's perfect for lunch at work.

 

ASIAN CABBAGE SALAD

 

such a colourful salad ....

 

 

The ingredients you will need.

 



 All the vegetables, chopped, diced and ready for the dressing.

 

A fresh, colourful and healthy salad on a warm summer's day.

 

ASIAN CABBAGE SALAD RECIPE 

Ingredients:
1/2 medium size red cabbage - shredded finely
1 cucumber - halved lengthwise, quartered and sliced thinly
1 medium size red pepper - diced
2 green onions - chopped
1 bunch of cilantro
1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Freshly ground black pepper 
hot pepper flakes (optional)

Dressing:
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
1 Table spoon olive oil or grape seed oil
2 Tablespoons light soy sauce
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons honey/Stevia
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger - minced
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Method:
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the red cabbage, cucumber, red pepper, and green onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.

Then add to salad bowl and toss with veggies. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. When ready to serve, add the cilantro leaves and mix in with the vegetables.

 Finally, sprinkle in the sesame seeds and a dash of freshly ground black pepper.

For a complete meal, add beans of your choice or some shredded smoked tofu.

 

 

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