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Japanese Cabbage Salad

This easy Japanese cabbage salad comes together in minutes with crisp cabbage, Japanese mayo, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. A simple izakaya-style side dish that’s fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor.
Japanese cabbage salad with mayonnaise sesame oil salt
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Japanese, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2
Calories 134

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Salad spinner optional
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Mixing spoon
  • 1 Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 7 ounces Green cabbage About ¼-⅙ of a cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon Japanese mayonnaise Kewpie
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Cut and discard the core of the cabbage. Cut the remaining cabbage into roughly 2-inch squares.
  • Wash chopped cabbage thoroughly with cold water and dry using a salad spinner. If you don't have a salad spinner, strain and dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.

Making Cabbage Salad

  • Place chopped cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of Japanese mayo and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Toss to coat cabbage evenly.
  • Add a few pinches of salt and mix again. Adjust taste as needed.
  • Immediately transfer to a serving dish and top with toasted sesame seeds.

NUTRITION

Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword izakaya cabbage, izakaya cabbage salad, Japanese cabbage salad, Japanese cole slaw, shio cabbage, yamitsuki cabbage
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