Miso Sesame Cabbage Salad
4 People
177 Cals
Miso Sesame Cabbage Salad
4 People
177 Cals
About the recipe
If you’re looking for a fresh, healthy cabbage salad packed with flavour, this Miso Sesame Cabbage Salad is the one to make. Inspired by Japanese wafu-style dressings, finely chopped white cabbage is tossed in a silky miso, lime and sesame dressing that’s light, tangy and beautifully umami-rich.This is a simple Asian-style cabbage salad that feels clean yet deeply satisfying. The miso adds savoury depth, lime brightens everything, and toasted sesame seeds bring warmth and crunch. It’s naturally gluten-free, rich in fibre, and perfect as a light lunch, vibrant side dish, or a high-protein base for chicken, salmon, tofu or boiled eggs.Whether you’re following a weight-loss plan, looking for gut-friendly recipes, or simply love quick and healthy Asian salads, this miso cabbage salad comes together in minutes and keeps beautifully for meal prep.Light. Crunchy. Nourishing. Incredibly addictive.
Nutrition Per Serving
177
Calories
9g
Fat
2g
Saturates
11g
Sugars
312mg
Salt
4g
Protein
17g
Carbs
5g
Fibre
Ingredients
Salad
- 500 g ½ white cabbage, cut into small bite-size chunks
- ½ lime juiced
- 2 - 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 spring onions sliced very thin
Dressing
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp water to loosen
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- ½ clove garlic grated
Method
- Place the chopped cabbage into a large bowl.
- Squeeze over the juice of half a lime.
- Massage the cabbage for 1 minute to break down the fibres. This process makes the whole eating experience very pleasurable.
- Combine the miso dressing ingredients then pour over the cabbage.
- Add the spring onions and sesame seeds.
- Toss well until evenly coated.
- Spoon into a serving bowl, garnish with extra spring onions and sesame seeds.
- Eat and enjoy.
- Serve with your choice of protein, organic poached chicken, silken tofu, fish, edamame beans, boiled egg, salmon.
Notes & Inspiration
This Miso Sesame Cabbage Salad is all about balance — crunchy cabbage, bright lime and a silky miso dressing that delivers deep umami without heaviness. It’s light, fresh and incredibly satisfying, proving that simple ingredients can create bold flavour.
Finely chopping and lightly massaging the cabbage softens the fibres and transforms the texture, making it more pleasurable to eat while keeping that beautiful crunch.
Enjoy it as a vibrant side, or turn it into a complete high-protein meal with poached chicken, crispy tofu, salmon or a soft-boiled egg. It keeps well for 5 days and is perfect for easy, nourishing meal prep.
