Dairy-Free Napa Cabbage Salad
Bright, colorful, and irresistibly crunchy, this Dairy-Free Napa Cabbage Salad is a vibrant twist on classic coleslaw. Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients like crisp Napa cabbage, julienned carrots, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with the bold flavors of cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and crunchy almonds. The zesty homemade dressing, featuring olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of maple syrup, perfectly balances tangy, savory, and subtly sweet notes, while fresh ginger and garlic add an aromatic kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for meal prepping, light lunches, or as a refreshing side dish. With keywords like "dairy-free cabbage salad," "Asian-inspired dressing," and "healthy Napa cabbage recipe," this dish promises to be a standout addition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Napa cabbage
- 2 large Carrots
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 cup Almonds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and place it into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper, and chop the green onions. Add these to the bowl as well.
Roughly chop the cilantro and add it along with the toasted sesame seeds to the mixture.
Roughly chop the almonds and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the almonds on top of the salad before serving.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1350 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1092 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 3186 mg | 68% | |
*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.
