by This Sesame Lime Cabbage Salad is my go-to easy salad recipe when I want to add some veggies to a meal without too much effort. It takes 5 minutes to throw together and is so flavorful from the sesame oil, soy sauce and lime juice!
Friends, if you’re looking for an easy, healthy side dish, look no further than this delicious purple cabbage salad!
I love making this nutty, umami-packed, tangy quick purple cabbage recipe on those days when I know I want to add some veggies to a meal, buuuut with basically no effort.
Now, you might be a bit skeptical about how delicious we can ACTUALLY make a cabbage salad taste, but don’t fear!
I’m no stranger to absolutely amazing salad recipes and can definitely confirm that this one is seriously delicious, all thanks to the sesame cabbage dressing, AND it’s packed with fiber, which you know I love as a Registered Dietitian!
Not to mention, this quick purple cabbage salad lasts on its own for like, three or four days in the fridge, which makes it perfect for munching on its own or adding to some of my other delicious recipes, like my Vegan BBQ Soy Curl Bowl with Creamy Ranch Dressing!
If you’re as big of a fan of adding easy veggie sides to your meal as I am, you HAVE to try my 5-Minute Sesame Soy and Shaved Carrot Salad. Seriously, it couldn’t be easier and adds a delicious serving of veggies to any meal!
The Simple, Flavor-Packed Ingredients You’ll Need
Seriously, this ingredient list couldn’t be simpler!
Purple cabbage: Of course! Make sure you slice your cabbage thinly so that it soaks up allllll the flavorful goodness.
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Lime juice: For tanginess!
Soy sauce: For a little salty, umami-packed boost!
Sesame oil: For a nutty flavor!
Walnuts: I love adding walnuts for some extra crunch and healthy fats, but I’ve also tested the recipe without them and it turns out great either way!
Maple Syrup: I’ve texted this recipe both with and without maple syrup, and it’s delicious either way! I usually make it without, though.
The Perfect Pairings
Honestly, this salad is delicious straight out of the bowl on its own or paired with pretty much any main dish, but I LOVE it as a crunchy topping on my 30-Minute Sheet Pan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos!
Step-by-Step: Your New Favorite Salad in the Making
Sesame-Lime Purple Cabbage Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lime, juiced
Optional
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup, if you want to add sweetness!
Instructions
- Start by shredding the purple cabbage and place it in a large bowl.
- To the large bowl, add the soy sauce, sesame oik, lime juice, and walnuts and maple syrup, if using.
- Mix well until everything is well combined and enjoy!
