Anti Inflammatory Cilantro-Lime Edamame Cabbage Salad
This vibrant, crunchy salad is the kind of bowl that makes eating well feel genuinely exciting. Two types of shredded cabbage form the base, layered with edamame, julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens — a lineup that's as colorful as it is nourishing. The dressing is where everything comes together: fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, tamari, grated ginger, and garlic create a bright, tangy-savory coating that soaks into the cabbage after a short 10-minute rest. Ginger and garlic are well-known for their inflammation-fighting properties, and olive oil brings healthy fats that support that same goal, so every ingredient here is pulling its weight. Dry-roasted sunflower seeds get scattered on at the end for a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully. The whole thing comes together in one large bowl with a quick whisk for the dressing — no cooking required, no complicated steps. It serves four and works equally well as a light main or a bold side dish alongside whatever else you're making.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 ½ cups shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
- 2 medium carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup dry-roasted sunflower seeds
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, edamame, carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro.
- 2
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, tamari, honey, grated ginger, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes, if using, until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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