Cabbage Core Slaw Salad (Printable version)

Vibrant slaw with shredded cabbage cores, toasted seeds, and a flavorful sesame dressing for a refreshing boost.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups finely shredded cabbage cores (approximately from 1 medium cabbage)
02 - 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage leaves
03 - 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
04 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
06 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free option)
08 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced

→ Seeds & Toppings

11 - 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (white or mixed black and white)
12 - 2 tablespoons lightly toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
13 - 1 tablespoon lightly toasted sunflower seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine finely shredded cabbage cores, green cabbage leaves, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds over the slaw and gently toss to combine or reserve some seeds for garnish.
05 - Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes to enhance flavor melding before serving chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns food waste into something you will actually crave
  • The dressing comes together in seconds and keeps for days
  • You get all that satisfying crunch without needing any heavy mayonnaise
02 -
  • The core is much denser than leaves, so shred it thinner than you think you need to
  • This salad actually tastes better after sitting for a few hours
  • Squeeze the shredded cabbage with clean hands before dressing if you want it less crunchy
03 -
  • Toast all your seeds at once in a dry pan and keep extras in a jar for later
  • Double the dressing and use the extra on green salads or grain bowls
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