Sweet and Sticky Red Cabbage and Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet and Sticky Red Cabbage and Sweet Potato Salad is a vibrant warm salad combining caramelised sweet potato, tender red cabbage and a creamy cashew butter and lime dressing. The Thermomix TM7 chops the cabbage in seconds and blends the spiced dressing to a silky consistency, making this colourful vegetarian salad quick and effortless to prepare.
About this recipe
Sweet and Sticky Red Cabbage and Sweet Potato Salad Thermomix TM7 is a colourful vegetarian recipe that turns humble winter vegetables into a warming, flavour-packed meal. If you have been searching for red cabbage recipes or sweet potato salad ideas for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one delivers on every level. The oven caramelises the sweet potato while the red cabbage softens with ground ginger, cinnamon and cumin into a sweet-and-sour tangle. The real magic happens in the TM7 bowl: cashew butter, fresh root ginger and lime juice are blended into a silky, nutty dressing that clings to every leaf. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch, this salad keeps well and tastes even better the next day. Serve it warm with toasted seeds for crunch, or cold straight from the fridge for a nourishing office lunch.
Preparation tips
- Cut the sweet potatoes into even chunks so they caramelise uniformly in the oven; uneven pieces mean some edges burn while others stay firm. Toss them with olive oil and spices before roasting for maximum stickiness.
- Let the roasted vegetables cool slightly before adding the cashew butter and lime dressing, otherwise the heat thins it out too much. The dressing clings best at room temperature.
- Swap cashew butter for almond butter if you have a nut allergy in the family, and add a squeeze of extra lime just before serving to brighten the sweet cabbage flavours.
Recipe variations
- Make it fully vegan by checking that your cashew butter contains no honey, and drizzle the finished salad with a little maple syrup instead of honey for extra sticky sweetness around the red cabbage.
- For a festive winter version, add roasted chestnuts and pomegranate seeds on top, and warm the cabbage with a pinch of ground cloves to turn this salad into a Christmas-worthy centrepiece.
Why this recipe works
Achieve culinary excellence with this Sweet and Sticky Red Cabbage and Sweet Potato Salad, where texture and flavour are paramount. For those who demand faultless results, the Thermomix TM7 is your ultimate sous-chef. It ensures precise chopping and guarantees that the sticky glaze is cooked to exact consistency every single time, eliminating the risk of burnt or uneven veg. Serve a vibrant, perfectly balanced dish that looks professional on the plate, letting the TM7 take care of the precision so you can enjoy the credit for a flawless meal.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix chops the red cabbage into fine, even shreds in seconds, saving ten minutes of manual knife work. [Time Savings]
- Precise weighing on the integrated scale measures the olive oil and cashew butter directly into the bowl for a balanced dressing. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 grinds the fresh root ginger into a fine paste that disperses evenly through the lime dressing. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix mixes the cashew butter, lime juice and spices into a silky dressing without any lumps or manual whisking. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming in the Varoma keeps sweet potato chunks tender while preserving their vibrant colour and natural sweetness. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- ground ginger
- ground cinnamon
- ground cumin
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- garlic clove
- fresh root ginger
- red chilli