Raw Asian Salad
Raw Asian Salad is a vibrant, no-cook salad of crunchy cabbage, sweet peppers and Medjool dates, tossed in a zesty lemon, ginger and sesame dressing. The Thermomix TM7 chops the vegetables in seconds and blends the dressing to a silky consistency, saving you more than ten minutes of knife work.
About this recipe
Raw Asian Salad Thermomix TM7 brings a crisp, colourful explosion of vegetables to your table in minutes. This recipe proves that an all-in-one kitchen machine earns its place even for no-cook dishes: the TM7 chops a whole cabbage and peppers into fine, even shreds in seconds, then blends Medjool dates, fresh root ginger, garlic and lemon into a glossy dressing without a single splatter. The sweetness of the dates plays against the tangy citrus and the warmth of Chinese five spice, while sesame oil adds a nutty depth that coats every strand. Searching for healthy salad recipes with real crunch? This one delivers texture you simply cannot get from a food processor with dull blades. Serve it as a light lunch, a quick weeknight dinner side or a show-stopping addition to a summer buffet. Because nothing is cooked, all vitamins stay intact, and the whole bowl comes together faster than you can set the table.
Preparation tips
- Chop the cabbage in two batches and check the consistency between pulses so the shreds stay crisp rather than turning watery, which keeps the salad lively even after dressing.
- Let the blended date and lemon dressing rest for a few minutes before tossing; the garlic and ginger mellow slightly and coat the cabbage more evenly.
- Swap the peppers for carrot ribbons or julienned cucumber in winter, and toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for extra aroma just before serving the salad.
Recipe variations
- Nut-free version: replace the sesame oil with cold-pressed olive oil and top the salad with roasted chickpeas instead of sesame seeds for crunch without allergens.
- Festive variant: add julienned apple, pomegranate seeds and fresh coriander, then serve the salad in individual glasses as a colourful starter at a Christmas or New Year table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the sesame oil and lemon juice directly into the mixing bowl, so every dressing ingredient is measured to the gram without extra cups. [Built-in Scale]
- The TM7 grinds the Chinese five spice with sea salt into a uniform powder that disperses evenly through the sweet date dressing. [Multi-Function]
- Grating the fresh root ginger releases its juices straight into the lemon dressing, giving the salad a bright, warming kick without fibres. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix shreds the cabbage in seconds into fine, even pieces, saving more than ten minutes of manual knife work per bowl. [Time Savings]
- Blending the Medjool dates with garlic produces a silky, caramel-sweet dressing that clings to every strand of cabbage and pepper. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- Medjool dates
- lemon
- orange
- garlic clove
- Chinese five spice
- fine sea salt
- fresh root ginger
- sesame oil
- red cabbage
- red peppers