Red Cabbage and Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing

4 servings

10 minutes

This salad of red cabbage and cucumber with sesame dressing is a vibrant reflection of Pan-Asian cuisine, where the freshness of vegetables meets the rich aroma of sesame. Thin slices of cucumber provide juiciness, while the crunchy red cabbage adds texture. Carrot adds a light sweetness, and the sesame dressing with hints of rice vinegar and soy sauce gives the dish a piquant flavor. Sesame oil highlights Eastern motifs, making the taste rich and multifaceted. This salad pairs well with fish, meat or tofu dishes and can also serve as a light standalone snack. Its history traces back to Asian culinary traditions where simplicity in preparation meets a wealth of flavor nuances. Serve the salad sprinkled with white and black sesame to emphasize its exquisite character.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 211.4
• Proteins: 2.9g
• Fats: 18.4g
• Carbohydrates: 9.8g

Ingredients

• Red cabbage: 200 g
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Sesame seeds: 2 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 0.5 tsp
• Rice vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 0.5 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. We cut the cucumber into thin slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

2. We chop the cabbage finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red cabbage: 200 g

3. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

4. We prepare the dressing. In a blender bowl, we place sesame and sugar, add vinegar, vegetable oil, and sesame oil. We blend until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Sesame oil: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Place cucumber slices on a plate, top with cabbage and carrot. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with black and white sesame seeds. Serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Red cabbage: 200 g
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons