Low Carb Napa Cabbage Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of fresh Asian-inspired cuisine with this Low Carb Napa Cabbage Salad, a deliciously light and nutrient-packed dish perfect for healthy eating. Featuring crisp Napa cabbage, sweet red bell peppers, aromatic cilantro, and a zesty homemade dressing infused with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, this salad is a refreshing blend of crunch and tangy charm. Topped with toasted almonds and sesame seeds for added texture, it’s an ideal low-carb recipe for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad requires no cooking and shines as a quick, wholesome option for any occasion. Perfect for fans of low-carb salads, Napa cabbage, and Asian-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Napa cabbage
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Almonds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables: remove the outer leaves of the Napa cabbage if they're wilted. Thinly slice the cabbage crosswise to produce bite-sized pieces.
Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips.
Chop the green onions into thin rings, both the white and green parts.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Let them cool slightly and then roughly chop them.
Toast the sesame seeds in the same skillet until lightly browned, about 2 minutes, and set aside to cool.
Peel and mince the garlic and fresh ginger.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by mixing the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.0 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2433 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 823 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2652 mg | 56% | |
*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.
