Easy Crunchy Asian Cabbage Salad (w/sesame ginger dressing)

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

5-6 cups cabbage, shredded

1 cup grated carrots

1 red pepper, sliced thin

3-4 green onions, sliced

1 package ramen noodles, toasted

1 cup cilantro, Thai basil, mint, chopped

toasted sesame seeds

1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

1 avocado, diced

crispy fried shallots

3 tablespoons neutral oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 cloves garlic

1" knob ginger (~1 tablespoon grated)

1/4 cup grated carrots

1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground

Directions

Toast the ramen noodles: Break a packed a dry ramen noodles into large chunks and toast on a baking sheet in the oven or toaster oven (350º F) or in the airfryer until golden. Stir or shake a couple times to prevent burning. This takes under 5 minutes so keep your eyes on them!

Assemble the slaw salad: Place all the slaw ingredients in a large bowl top with toasted ramen noodles, nuts/seeds, and fresh herbs.

Make the Asian slaw dressing: Place all the dressing ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and tweak flavor as needed.

Toss together: Pour the dressing over the slaw ingredients and toss together to incorporate. Garnish with more sesame seeds, peanuts, and your choice of optional toppings.