Crunchy Cabbage Edamame Salad (Printable Version)

A crisp blend of cabbage, edamame, and toasted almonds in sesame ginger dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables and Legumes

01 - ½ cup shredded green cabbage
02 - ½ cup shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 cup cooked shelled edamame
04 - ½ cup shredded carrots
05 - ¼ cup sliced green onions
06 - ¼ cup chopped cilantro

→ Nuts

07 - ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon honey
12 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, mix green cabbage, red cabbage, edamame, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and toasted almonds until evenly distributed.
02 - Whisk sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients uniformly.
04 - Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to blend the flavors together.
05 - Refrigerate briefly if desired before serving chilled.

# Additional Notes:

01 - To enhance the flavor, toast almonds lightly before adding.