Tangy carrot, cabbage & onion salad
Carrots, red cabbage and mint come together in this Vietnamese vegetarian β 45 minutes, 4 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 4 steps.
At easy difficulty across 4 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Tip the carrots, cabbage and onions into a bowl.
- Make the dressing by stirring the ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour over salad, tossing the vegetables in the dressing.
- Add the herbs, toss again, then scatter over the peanuts.
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
- Brown Sugar
- white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup
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Tips & common questions
How long does Tangy carrot, cabbage & onion salad take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 4 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Tangy carrot, cabbage & onion salad vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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