Chinese Chopped Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Chinese Chopped Salad is a vibrant addition to any meal. Packed with Napa and red cabbage, shredded carrots, crisp red bell peppers, and fragrant cilantro, it offers a medley of textures and colors. Toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds bring a delightful nuttiness, while the zesty homemade dressing—featuring soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and fresh ginger—ties it all together with a perfect balance of tangy and savory notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is a healthy, gluten-free option that can be served as a light lunch, dinner side, or even at your next potluck. Perfect for those craving fresh, Asian-inspired recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Napa cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 4 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup (toasted) Slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon (toasted) Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon (freshly grated) Ginger
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing your vegetables. Shred the Napa cabbage and red cabbage, grate the carrots, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and chop the green onions and cilantro.
Toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, sliced red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
Gently fold in the toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds for an added crunch.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately, or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2547 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2914 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
