Chinese Crunch Salad
Discover the perfect balance of crunch, flavor, and freshness with this vibrant Chinese Crunch Salad! Featuring a medley of Napa and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and zesty green onions, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The crisp textures are elevated by toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crispy chow mein noodles, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Tossed with a tangy homemade dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, this salad is both light and flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an easy, no-cook recipe ideal as a side dish or a light lunch. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, Asian-inspired recipe that doesn’t skimp on texture or taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Napa cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 cup Carrots
- 4 Green onions
- 1 cup Sliced almonds
- 1 cup Crispy chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and red cabbage, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Shred the carrots or julienne them, and add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the green onions thinly, both the white and green parts, and add to the mix.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly.
Just before serving, mix in the crispy chow mein noodles, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds for extra crunch.
Serve immediately to maintain the crisp textures, and enjoy your Chinese Crunch Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.5 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4273 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.2 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 755 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2813 mg | 60% | |
*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.
