Ginger, Cucumber, Carrot and Cabbage Slaw

Name: Ginger, Cucumber, Carrot and Cabbage Slaw
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 1 small cucumber, peeled and julienned; 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned; 2 cups shredded green cabbage; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; Salt; pepper; 2 teaspoons peeled and grated ginger; Juice of 1 large lime

By David Tanis

Updated Oct. 17, 2023

Ginger, Cucumber, Carrot and Cabbage Slaw — Jim Wilson/The New York Times

Total Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(191)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

1small cucumber, peeled and julienned
1medium carrot, peeled and julienned
2cups shredded green cabbage
1cup shredded red cabbage
Salt
pepper
2teaspoons peeled and grated ginger
Juice of 1 large lime

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Preparation

Step 1
Put the cucumber, carrot and cabbage in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
Step 2
Add the ginger and lime juice, then toss again. Let the vegetables marinate for at least 10 minutes.

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Cooking Notes

Irving6 years ago

I added toasted sesame seeds in the recipe, and I think this did the whole difference.

hobbychef4 years ago

I added cider vinegar & mango, used both red and green cabbage. The slaw was delicious.

Sam2 months ago

I added a tablespoon of avocado oil but think toasted sesame would be even better. Delicious with or without the added oil.

dee kelleher2 months ago

Excellent, so quick and easy to make and delicious! Followed the recipe, with addition of toasted sesame seeds. Great zesty side with bacon, tomato, avocado, mayo sandwiches on toast with basil leaves in place of lettuce.

Elizabeth McGraw-Austin1 year ago

This recipe worked well, I got rave reviews from the eaters, and enjoyed it myself. Be careful to get the ginger sliced thinly. Next time I'll try with sesame seeds or peanuts.

SH1 year ago

Subbed red peppers and more carrots for red cabbage, since that's what I had. Very versatile: Also consider radishes or jicama, maybe other veggies. Just be sure the volume is the same or adjust up the amount of lime and ginger. Might add toasted wh or blk sesame seeds/gomasio next time. I served this alongside Silken Tofu with Spicy Soy Dressing (https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022562-silken-tofu-with-spicy-soy-dressing), which has a bit of sugar and chili in the sauce. So tasty together!

Kim1 year ago

Needed some sugar or sesame oil or similar. Too tart.

Margaret Covello2 years ago

I added a half tap. of sesame oil and about a 1/4 tsp. of black cumin seeds. These ingredients added a nice touch to this salad.

SarahA@MN3 years ago

Added toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, splash of grape seed oil

NYC mom3 years ago

Pretty boring. I added toasted sesame oil, honey and craisins.

fn3 years ago

Very bland. I added a jalapeño as well as some sesame oil, honey and Korean chili flakes. I think there are better options than this.

Kara3 years ago

I added toasted sesame oil and it added an extra punch of flavor that made this great!