Creamy Tahini Red Cabbage Salad
Creamy Tahini Red Cabbage Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 medium head red cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
- 1 lime, juiced, plus 1 cut into wedges for garnish
For the Tahini Dressing
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water, or more as needed
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced red cabbage and red onion.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the cabbage and onion mixture. Vigorously massage the vegetables by hand for 3-5 minutes. This helps to tenderize them and draw out moisture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the fresh lime juice over the massaged cabbage and onion. Massage again for another 1-2 minutes. Let the mixture rest for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the dressing.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually add 1/4 cup of water to the tahini mixture, whisking continuously. Continue to whisk until the dressing becomes smooth, thick, and creamy. Add a little more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the creamy tahini dressing over the massaged red cabbage and onion. Add the 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts and 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds. Toss all ingredients thoroughly to ensure the cabbage and onion are evenly coated and the nuts and seeds are well distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve the salad immediately. Garnish with an additional drizzle of sesame oil, a sprinkle of more chopped peanuts and sesame seeds, and fresh lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus.
⏱️ 2 min
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Creamy Tahini Red Cabbage Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 medium head red cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
- 1 lime, juiced, plus 1 cut into wedges for garnish
For the Tahini Dressing
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water, or more as needed
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced red cabbage and red onion.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the cabbage and onion mixture. Vigorously massage the vegetables by hand for 3-5 minutes. This helps to tenderize them and draw out moisture.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the fresh lime juice over the massaged cabbage and onion. Massage again for another 1-2 minutes. Let the mixture rest for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the dressing.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually add 1/4 cup of water to the tahini mixture, whisking continuously. Continue to whisk until the dressing becomes smooth, thick, and creamy. Add a little more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the creamy tahini dressing over the massaged red cabbage and onion. Add the 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts and 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds. Toss all ingredients thoroughly to ensure the cabbage and onion are evenly coated and the nuts and seeds are well distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve the salad immediately. Garnish with an additional drizzle of sesame oil, a sprinkle of more chopped peanuts and sesame seeds, and fresh lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus.
⏱️ 2 min