Name: Sesame-Lime Purple Cabbage Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 cups purple cabbage ( thinly sliced or shredded); 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 lime (juiced); 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (if you want to add sweetness!)

This purple 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!

Cabbage salad in a bowl with walnuts and lime.

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!

Cabbage in a bowl with walnuts and lime and fork taking some.

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!

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Purple cabbage salad in a bowl wtih walnuts on top.

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!

The best crunchy salad in town!

Purple cabbage salad in a bowl. — Step 1: Add shaved cabbage to the bowl.

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Sesame-Lime Purple Cabbage Salad

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Author: Lauren McNeill, RD

This recipe for sesame lime purple cabbage salad is my go-to easy side 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 twist of lime juice!

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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!

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Serving: 0.25of the recipe, Calories: 60kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Sodium: 230mg, Fiber: 2g

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