Asian Cabbage and Noodle Salad

This crunchy, refreshing Asian Cabbage and Noodle Salad is loaded with vibrant flavours from the fresh veggies and a tangy sesame dressing.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice noodles (or soba noodles)
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Optional: 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or cashews for crunch
• Optional: Chili flakes for some heat

Instructions:

1. Cook the noodles according to package directions, then rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrot, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
3. Add the cooked and cooled noodles to the bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, add roasted peanuts or cashews for an extra crunch.
7. Optionally, sprinkle with chili flakes for some heat and serve chilled.

Enjoy x

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