Ginger-Cabbage Salad

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 14

Refreshing and Healthy Ginger-Cabbage Salad Recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

122

Sugar

Fat

This Ginger-Cabbage Salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that is perfect for serving with a variety of meals. The salad is made with crunchy shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and pickled ginger, which give it a tangy and slightly sweet flavor. The salad is topped with a fresh and flavorful dressing made from mirin and rice vinegar, which helps to bring all the flavors together. This Ginger-Cabbage Salad is a great option for anyone looking to add more veggies to their diet, without sacrificing taste or flavor.

Instructions

1.	Place the pickled ginger and 2 tablespoons of the pickled ginger juice in a large bowl.
2.	Add the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and crushed peanuts to the bowl, and toss everything together until combined.
3.	In a small bowl, whisk together the mirin and rice vinegar to make the dressing.
4.	Pour the dressing over the salad, add the sliced scallions, and toss everything again to combine.
5.	Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!

PROS

This Ginger-Cabbage Salad is a light and refreshing side dish that is perfect for serving with a variety of meals.

The salad is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a healthy addition to your diet.

CONS

Some people may not enjoy the tangy flavor of the pickled ginger in this salad.

The salad may be too crunchy for people who don’t enjoy raw vegetables.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Ginger-Cabbage Salad is packed with health benefits.
Cabbage is high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which may help improve digestion and boost immune function.
Ginger is also loaded with antioxidants, and has been linked to reducing inflammation, improving heart health, and aiding in digestion.

	3/4 cup pickled ginger
	4 cups shredded cabbage , green or red
	1 cup shredded carrots
	1/2 cup peanuts , crushed
	1/4 cup mirin ( sweetened Asian wine )
	1/4 cup rice vinegar
	4 scallions , sliced