Rainbow Cabbage Salad
This delicious crunchy rainbow cabbage salad comes with ginger tahini dressing that will make your tastebuds sing! What’s more, eating this salad will help you live longer!
Most people know me as a vegan food blogger, but I actually have a background in journalism which means I love to do research for my recipes! I even completed a one-year holistic health coach course to help further my knowledge in the field of nutrition. When I create my recipes, I don’t just consider the taste of the final product. I like to make my meals as healthy and nutritious as possible, and this rainbow cabbage salad is no exception.
If you’re the kind of person who loves salads, I envy you. Traditional salad combos never impressed me, which is why I am always trying to come up with salad recipes that tick all the boxes for taste, texture, and nutritional value. With this salad, you’ll be eating an entire rainbow of foods associated with a longer life span.
So what makes this rainbow cabbage salad so good for longevity? Plants contain different pigments known as phytonutrients, which give them vibrant colors. Different fruits and vegetables contain different phytonutrients, which means a wide array of various benefits (from antioxidants to increased nutrients). I remember something that always stuck with me when I saw Dr. Michael Greger speak. He said that when you go to the grocery store, pick out the most orange of the carrots, the most purple of the cabbage, the reddest of the bell peppers, because these contain the most phytonutrients!
When I was writing my own cookbook, I made sure to include a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables in over 140 recipes featured in the book. Snag the PlantYou cookbook today and receive over $200 in FREEBIES including a free 101 recipe snack ebook when you submit your receipt on plantyoucookbook.com.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- I cannot adequately describe to you how amazing this rainbow cabbage salad tastes! I guess you’ll just have to make it and see for yourself.
- This salad recipe doesn’t call for any unusual ingredients, which makes it both accessible and affordable.
- Did I mention that this salad increases your chances of living longer?
- The texture of this rainbow cabbage salad is out of this world. Talk about a CRUNCH! With the creamy tahini dressing it’s simply unbeatable!
- This is a great salad for those who love coleslaw. Sure, it’s a bit more complex, but trust me – it’s worth it!
How to Make This Recipe
I find that the most efficient way to make this rainbow cabbage salad is to prep all of your ingredients first. Chop and dice your vibrant veggies and add them to a bowl.
For the dressing, you just have to whisk tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic and ginger, salt and a splash of water. Once the mixture is smooth and consistent, pour it into the bowl with the vegetables and mix everything together. Believe it or not, that’s it!
Hack It!
- Tahini is made of sesame seeds, so it’s not suitable if you have a sesame allergy. But don’t worry, you can sub it with nut or seed butter. Alternatively, try it with this Green Goddess Dressing.
- For a nut-free version of this salad, you can either forego the cashews or replace them with seeds or croutons.
- It’s such a great recipe when you need to use up leftover vegetables from the fridge! You’re welcome to add more colors to your rainbow with extra veggies.
- I know that not everyone likes cilantro, but it can be replaced with fresh parsley, basil, or green onions.
- This salad makes a great dish on its own, but you can also enjoy it with tortilla chips, a side of rice or roasted potatoes, or even as a filling in a wrap or sandwich!
Store This Recipe
This salad will keep fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Other Recipes You’ll Love
- Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad
- Vegan Mason Jar Kale Salad
- Cold Noodle Salad with Nut Dressing
- Deconstructed Spring Roll Salad
- Ariana Grande’s Summer Salad
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The Recipe: Rainbow Cabbage Salad Recipe
Ingredients
For The Dressing
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ thumb ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp warm water
- ½ tsp salt
For The Salad
- ½ head red cabbage, diced
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, ribboned
- 1 ½ cups cilantro, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cashews
Equipment
- chopping board
- knife
- Salad bowl
- Cup or jar
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients in a jar and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust salt and sweetness as needed.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl with the dressing. This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Looks delish.
Looks like you added cashews? They’re not mentioned in the recipe.
Made this tonight with some changes… skipped the cucumber because I didn’t have any. Roasted some spiced cauliflower and added some arugula and toasted sunflower seeds. The dressing is amazing… can’t wait to make this again!