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Enjoy the refreshing Crunchy Cabbage Salad with savory garlic and sesame flavors. Whether as a side or standalone dish, it’s the perfect addition to any meal!

Looking for simple salads? Try my Soba Noodle Salad, Sunomono Salad, or Japanese Tofu Salad with Seaweed!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Cabbage

Cabbage is a popular and versatile vegetable in Japan, enjoyed both cooked and raw. It is commonly used in stir-fries, salads, and soups. Cabbage is in season during spring and winter; spring cabbage is soft with a fresh color, while winter cabbage becomes sweeter when heated.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Crunchy Cabbage Salad Recipe:

Cabbage: This recipe uses spring cabbage, which has a softer texture and sweeter flavor than winter cabbage. If your cabbage is too firm, lightly boil it before mixing it with the seasonings.
Season with grated garlic, sesame oil, and salt. If sesame oil is unavailable, you can use any other type of oil.
Toasted sesame seeds for the garnish.

How To Make Crunchy Cabbage Salad: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! The video, detailed ingredients, and instructions are on the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Tear the cabbage.

Step 2

Put the cabbage, grated garlic, sesame oil, and salt in a plastic bag.

Step 3

Combine well.

Serve the cabbage on a plate and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for additional flavors.

What To Serve With

To complement this crunchy cabbage salad, I recommend serving it with vegetarian chahan, daikon soup with egg, and eggplant teriyaki!

Additions

Other veggies: You can add other crunchy vegetables, like carrots, bell peppers, or celery.
Spices: Add spices like ginger and red chili flakes for an extra kick.

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