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Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad

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A simple,delicious and healthy recipe for Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad with rice noodles, scallions cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts. Vegan, Gluten-free! | www.feastingathome.com

This Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad is eighty percent cabbage and twenty percent rice noodles. To make it a meal, add a little protein. The tofu is optional and can be switched out for shredded chicken if you prefer. Crunchy, flavorful and healthy, this is one of my favorite summer salads, not only because it tastes delicious, but because it can be made ahead and keeps well over several days – perfect for meals on the go or weekday lunches.

A simple,delicious and healthy recipe for Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad with rice noodles, scallions cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts. Vegan, Gluten-free! | www.feastingathome.com

I like the vibrant purple cabbage, but feel free to use any cabbage of your choosing. Here I’ve used half a head which translates to about one pound of cabbage. If short on time, use store-bought, pre-shredded cabbage to save time. And yes, of course can embellish and add other summer veggies too, but I wanted to keep this simple.

A simple,delicious and healthy recipe for Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad with rice noodles, scallions cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts. Vegan, Gluten-free! | www.feastingathome.com

In the recipe, I only used 2 ounces ( dry)  vermicelli rice noodles- which seems like nothing, but it was just enough! I really wanted to highlight the healthy cabbage.  When cooking the rice noodles, add to hot boiling water ( turn heat off) and soak only for 1-2 minutes, just until just soft and pliable, then rinse in cold water. You want them al dente, so try not to over cook these or they will disintegrate into the salad.

If adding tofu, you can purchase pre-baked tofu, or either pan-sear or bake your tofu at home.

If baking the tofu, I use a marinade of equal parts soy sauce and either sesame or olive oil. Bake on parchment in a 400F oven for 25-35 minutes.

To sear, just sauté in a large pan, with a little olive oil, salt and pepper until golden.

If using chicken, leftover rotisserie would work great here, shredded into small bites.

Top with sesame seeds, scallions & cilantro. Add crunchy roasted peanuts!

A simple,delicious and healthy recipe for Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad with rice noodles, scallions cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts. Vegan, Gluten-free! | www.feastingathome.com

Give a good toss.

A simple,delicious and healthy recipe for Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad with rice noodles, scallions cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts. Vegan, Gluten-free! | www.feastingathome.com

Serve it up in bowls.

A simple,delicious and healthy recipe for Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad with rice noodles, scallions cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts. Vegan, Gluten-free! | www.feastingathome.com

How simple is that?

A simple,delicious and healthy recipe for Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad with rice noodles, scallions cilantro and crunchy roasted peanuts. Vegan, Gluten-free! | www.feastingathome.com

Enjoy!

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Cold Sesame Cabbage Rice Noodle Salad

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A healthy delicious recipe for Sesame Cabbage Noodle Salad with Tofu ( or chicken) that can be made ahead- perfect for meals on the go or workweek lunches!

  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8
  • Category: Main Salad- Vegan, Gluten Free
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vermicelli rice noodles
  • ½ head purple cabbage- finely sliced
  • 4 scallions, sliced at a diagnol
  • ⅛-¼ cup finely sliced red onion
  • 12 ounces baked or seared tofu ( see notes) or shredded chicken
  • 1 bunch cilantro ( chopped)
  • 2- 3 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts ( optional)
  • handful sunflower sprouts ( optional)

Sesame Dressing:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or agave or cane sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger ( or ginger paste)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce or GF Liquid Amino Acids
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • squeeze of lime

Instructions

Set water to boil for the noodles.

Decide what tofu or chicken option you want to use and start that process. ( see notes)

Thinly slice the cabbage and add it to a big bowl. Add the scallions, red onion  and cilantro and toss.

Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and toss with the cabbage.

Soak the noodles in the hot water ( turn heat off) for 1-2 minutes, stirring until just pliable. Do not boil the noodles! Just let them get tender and pliable. Al dente is perfect, they will get softer in the salad. Rinse with cold water, until they feel very cold. Drain well and add to the cabbage salad. Toss.

Add your choice of protein. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and roasted peanuts and sprouts if using.

Enjoy!

Notes

If adding tofu, you can purchase pre-baked tofu – or either pan-sear it or bake your tofu at home. If baking, I use a marinade of equal parts soy sauce ( or GF liquid Amino) and either sesame oil or olive oil. Cut into cubes. Toss lightly with marinade. Bake on parchment in a 400F oven for 25-35 minutes, until a little crispy. Add a little sriracha or chili flakes to the marinade if you like,  for heat.

To sear, just sauté in a large pan, in a little hot olive or peanut or coconut oil – seasoned with salt and pepper – sear until most sides are golden. Sometimes I’ll add a a smashed garlic clove to the hot oil, to infuse it before cooking the tofu. If you like extra crispy tofu, coat it in cornstarch first.

If using chicken, leftover rotisserie would work great here, shredded into small bites. Or simple seared chicken breast.

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Comments

  1. James | Thyme to Mango says

    August 5, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    I love the colours of this salad Sylvia, and it sounds perfect for those on-the-go weekday lunches.

    Reply
  2. Sally Brewer says

    August 6, 2017 at 3:48 am

    Today I looked in the refridgerator and wondered what to do with a forgotten block of tofu and an elderly red cabbage. Now I find your cabbage salad recipe. Perfect timing!

    Reply
    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      August 6, 2017 at 9:24 am

      It’s providence!

      Reply
  3. Judee@gluten free A-Z Blog says

    August 7, 2017 at 6:46 am

    Love that this noodle dish is more veggies than noodles- Looks perfect for these oppressively hot days we are experiencing.

    ★★★★★

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  4. Mert says

    October 7, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    I just made this for our weekly Friday night supper club and it is soooo easy plus beautiful and full of flavor!!! I made it with chicken as a main dish with a fresh herb frittata on the side and butternut squash curried coconut soup. A color-fest of wonderful flavors. thank you!

    ★★★★★

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    • Sylvia Fountaine says

      October 8, 2017 at 7:42 am

      Yay!!! So happy you like this- yes so colorful and fresh looking! Sounds like such delicious meal- love the pairings!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    October 12, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Sylvia, this is SO GOOD. I made some adaptations to use it as a one-bowl dish for workweek lunches, I added raw carrot noodles (fancy spiralized carrots – very pretty!), some steamed shelled edamame, and shredded chicken, and I doubled the noodles and halved the cabbage (I wasn’t sure I could handle whole meal’s worth of cabbage). I also added the zest and juice of a whole lime because, well . . . I really love lime. 🙂 It’s an easily adaptable recipe, the dressing is divine, and I will be making it again for lunches next week because it is just so darn tasty and filling. It is really beautiful and colorful as well!

    ★★★★★

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  6. Kass says

    March 30, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    What are the other greens pictured, but not mentioned, in the recipe? Pea sprouts?

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