Green Goddess Cabbage Salad with Tahini Dressing

This salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish alongside your favorite plant-based meals. The cabbage stays crunchy while gradually softening as it absorbs the dressing, making leftovers just as delicious the next day.

Why You'll Love This Salad

• Fresh and vibrant flavors
• Rich in fiber and nutrients
• Naturally vegan and gluten-free
• Great for digestion and gut health
• Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes
• Perfect for meal prep

Health Benefits of Green Cabbage Salad

Green Cabbage

Green cabbage is one of the most underrated vegetables. It's low in calories yet rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, antioxidants, and fiber. The natural compounds found in cabbage may help support immune function, digestive health, and overall wellness.

Spinach

Spinach provides iron, folate, vitamin K, magnesium, and antioxidants that support healthy bones, energy production, and heart health.

Cucumber

Cucumbers contain mostly water, making them excellent for hydration while adding refreshing crunch and texture.

Mint

Fresh mint may help support digestion and adds a bright, cooling flavor to the salad.

Green Onions

Green onions contain antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds that support overall health.

Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds contribute healthy fats, plant protein, calcium, magnesium, and additional fiber.

Why Fiber Matters

Most people don't get enough fiber in their daily diet. Fiber helps:

• Support healthy digestion
• Feed beneficial gut bacteria
• Promote regular bowel movements
• Help maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• Support blood sugar balance
• Increase feelings of fullness after meals

Eating fiber-rich salads like this one regularly is a simple way to help meet your daily fiber needs while enjoying fresh, whole foods.

This Green Goddess Cabbage Salad is a simple yet nourishing recipe that's packed with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Whether you're looking to increase your vegetable intake, add more fiber to your diet, or simply enjoy a delicious salad, this recipe is an easy choice that the whole family can enjoy.

Green Goddess Cabbage Salad with Tahini Dressing

Total time: 15-20 min  Serves: 4-5

Ingredients:

Salad

• ½ small green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 3 cups spinach, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 4 green onions, sliced
• ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

Tahini Dressing

• ¼ cup water or to desire consistency
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

  Directions:

1. Thinly slice the cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline.
2. Chop the spinach and mint.
3. Thinly slice the cucumber.
4. Slice the green onions. I do on the angle to give a nice shape. 
5. Add all salad ingredients to a large serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
6. In a jar, combine water, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, coconut aminos, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
7. Secure the lid and shake until smooth and creamy.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving.

The cabbage naturally softens as it sits in the dressing, so there's no need to massage it beforehand. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Meal Prep Tip

If you're making this salad ahead of time, combine the cabbage, spinach, mint, green onions, and sesame seeds in a large container and keep the dressing in a separate jar. Add the sliced cucumber and dressing just before serving for maximum crunch.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4–5 people

Approximate nutrition per serving (based on 5 servings):

• Calories: 135
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbohydrates: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugars: 4 g
• Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Sodium: 280 mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands and serving sizes.