Description
This vibrant and flavorful Red Cabbage Salad with Spicy Miso-Ginger Dressing is a quick and easy dish packed with crunchy red cabbage and scallions, tossed in a tangy, umami-rich dressing featuring white miso, ginger, and a hint of heat from gochujang or Sriracha. Perfect as a refreshing side or light meal, this salad combines bright, bold flavors with a satisfying crunch in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 head red cabbage, shredded
- 4 stalks scallions, sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon gochujang or Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon hot water (optional, for thinning dressing)
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies: Add the shredded red cabbage and sliced scallions to a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Whisk the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, white miso paste, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, gochujang or Sriracha, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined. If the dressing is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of hot water and whisk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Combine and coat: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage and scallions. Toss everything thoroughly so that the veggies are fully coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Chill or serve: For a crisp and fresh salad, serve immediately. If you prefer a softer texture and more melded flavors, refrigerate the salad for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less gochujang or Sriracha according to your taste preference.
- Shredding the cabbage finely helps the dressing coat the leaves better and makes the salad easier to eat.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days but is best consumed fresh.
- For added crunch and texture, consider adding sliced almonds or chopped peanuts as an optional garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: red cabbage salad, spicy miso dressing, miso ginger dressing, Asian salad, quick vegetarian salad, healthy side dish
