Cabbage Salad with Sesame Dressing

Ingredients

• •1 medium green cabbage, finely shredded
• •1 medium carrot, grated
• •1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• •4 green onions, chopped
• •1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •3 tablespoons soy sauce
• •2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• •1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• •1 teaspoon sesame oil
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. 3

   Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and gently mix again.

5. 5

   Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

6. 6

   Serve chilled or at room temperature.