Keto Napa Cabbage Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and crunchy Keto Napa Cabbage Salad, a health-conscious dish bursting with flavor and texture. Featuring crisp Napa cabbage, refreshing cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic cilantro, this low-carb recipe is an excellent choice for those following a keto lifestyle. Toasted almonds and sesame seeds add a satisfying crunch, while the zesty Asian-inspired dressing combines soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, and a hint of garlic for a perfectly balanced taste. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free salad is both refreshing and nutrient-packed, making it an ideal side dish or light main course. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, you'll love how easy and delicious healthy eating can be!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Napa cabbage
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Almonds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add it to the bowl.
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, slice it into half-moons, and add to the bowl.
Chop the green onions and fresh cilantro, then add them to the salad mixture.
Chop the almonds and lightly toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add almonds to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 523 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% | |
*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.
