Keto Cabbage Salad is a recipe for another healthy & quick salad. It is so easy to prepare. This will help you to keep on the diet also when you are too busy. This salad pairs well with all types of grilled, baked, or air-fried proteins. The recipe for this Keto Cabbage Salad also allows you to make a healthy substitution. It may include keto mayonnaise or keto honey. You may also replace the sunflower seeds with the nuts of your choice. The salad contains only six g of net carbs/serving.
Follow the instructions, suggestions, & tricks to have the best outcomes.
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STATS:
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Course: Salad
- Diet: Keto
- Yield: Serves 6
- Time in total: Ten minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- 1 Knife
- A chopping board
- 1 big vessel (mixing)
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD VEGGIES:
- 2 normal-sized green onions
- Coleslaw mix, 14 ounces
- Seeds of sunflower, One-fourth cup
- 1 normal-sized bell pepper
ASIAN DRESSING:
- A quarter tsp of red pepper (crushed flakes)
- 3 tbsp of soy sauce
- Salt, 0.5 teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons oil of olives/avocado
- 0.5 teaspoon of powdered garlic
- One tbsp of vinegar (white wine/rice)
- 2 teaspoons of sesame oil (roasted)
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OIL:
- We are using the oil of roasted sesame here for its wonderful taste & aroma. You may go for the oil of raw sesame seeds as well.
GREEN ONIONS:
- Instead of using green onions, you may use shallots/onions. We are using green onions that complement the other items well.
ACIDIC ADDITION:
- you may include vinegar(rice, apple cider, white wine, etc.) or juice of lime/lemon for that particular sharp flavor that enhances all the other flavors.
COLESLAW MIX:
- Using the pre-made mix of coleslaw will save you time & effort a lot. If you have time & energy to have the proper homemade salad then Shred the carrots, green cabbage, & red cabbage. keep the ratio of cabbage more to the carrots. As carrots are not keto-approved.
SOY SAUCE:
- We are using the soya sauce here. if you are allergic to soy then simply swap the soya sauce with the coconut aminos.
BELL PEPPER:
- These are crunchy and full of nutritious veggies. You may also go for tomatoes, celery, or cucumbers as well.
OIL OF OLIVES:
- You are completely allowed to use any oil of your choice. We are going for the oil of olives in our recipe.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Pick a big vessel on your working shelf & include all the items for dressing in it.
- Mix to combine them well.
- Give the veggies a good rinse to clean them from dirt.
- Slice the green onions & dice the bell peppers using a good knife & chopping board.
- Additionally, shred the carrots and cabbage if you are not using the coleslaw mix.
- Include all the veggies with sunflower seeds in the dressing vessel.
- Mix them thoroughly to combine all the vegetables with the dressing.
- If you have made it earlier then keep the vessel containing salad covered in the fridge.
- This is how the flavors will become more strong.
- Now, your keto cabbage salad is ready.
TIPS:
- You may go to create the variations in this salad. Include keto mayo for a creamy touch & keto honey for a sweet taste.
- Keep the fully prepared salad in the fridge for three hours to mix & meld the flavors well.
If you don’t have much time then you may serve the salad right after mixing.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
- Keeping the chopped vegetables apart and the dressing in a separate jar is the best method to store the salad.
- Mix them a few hours before serving.
FRIDGE:
- Pack the salad in a container(sealed). Keep it refrigerated and utilize it within five days. The salad must have rested for a minimum of two/three hours prior to serving. By this, the salad will have the best flavors.
FREEZER:
- As the salad is always served fresh we never recommend it freezing. As the chopped vegetables will lose their nutrients with time.
FAQs:
Which dishes may compliment this salad the best?
- You may serve this salad as a side dish with any type of grilled, baked, or air-fried proteins.
Why this salad is most popular among people?
- It is a healthy salad recipe that is easy to prepare even if you are too busy. The pre-made coleslaw mix will make it very easy for you. It will only take ten or twelve mins & you’ve prepared a nutritious salad.
Are there any possibilities of swapping the seeds of sunflowers?
- Absolutely yes. You may replace the sunflower seeds with any of your preferred nuts. You may also use the combo of nuts & seeds as well.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:
Size/serving: Two cups
Calories: 120 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Net carbs: 6 g
Fiber: 2 grams
Proteins: 2 g
Sugar: 3 grams
Fats: 9 g