Keto Vietnamese Cabbage Salad
Elevate your low-carb meals with this vibrant and refreshing Keto Vietnamese Cabbage Salad! A perfect balance of crunch, zest, and fragrance, this recipe combines crisp green and red cabbage, aromatic fresh mint and cilantro, and optional shredded chicken for added protein. The bold, tangy dressing features traditional Vietnamese flavors like fish sauce, lime juice, and toasted sesame oil, sweetened delicately with erythritol for a keto-friendly twist. Garnished with roasted peanuts and a hint of spice from red chili flakes, this salad is quick to prepare and ideal as a light main dish or a flavorful side. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a fresh, healthy, and guilt-free way to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine while staying keto-friendly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken (optional for non-vegan option)
- 0.5 cups Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 0.25 cups Roasted peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Granulated erythritol
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (toasted)
Instructions
Finely shred the green and red cabbage using a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor. Place the shredded cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
Add the cooked chicken (if using) to the bowl.
Chop the mint, cilantro, and green onions finely. Add them to the mixing bowl along with the cabbage.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, erythritol, minced garlic, red chili flakes (if using), and sesame oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed to balance the saltiness, sweetness, and tang.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter and sprinkle roasted peanuts on top (if using).
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main meal. Enjoy your Keto Vietnamese Cabbage Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 830 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 953 mg | 20% | |
*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.
