Shaved Cabbage Carrot Almond Bowl (Printable)

Crisp shaved cabbage and carrots with toasted almonds in a zesty sesame dressing for maximum crunch and flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shaved
02 - 2 cups carrots, peeled and julienned or shaved
03 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

→ Nuts & Seeds

05 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

→ Sesame Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Toast the almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the shaved cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro (if using).
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to coat evenly.
05 - Add the cooled toasted almonds and sesame seeds; toss gently. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or let sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like you spent forever on it
  • It actually gets better after sitting for a bit, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • The cabbage will release water as it sits, so toss again before serving if it has been resting
  • Toasting the nuts might seem like an extra step, but raw almonds just do not deliver the same experience
03 -
  • Salt your vegetables lightly before dressing them, it helps draw out excess water and intensifies flavor
  • Let the dressed salad rest for at least 10 minutes, the flavors need that moment to really get acquainted

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