Low Fat Napa Cabbage Salad
Bright, refreshing, and full of crunch, this Low Fat Napa Cabbage Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to any meal. Featuring crisp Napa cabbage, sweet carrots, vibrant red bell peppers, and zesty green onions, this salad is a colorful feast for the eyes and a nutritious choice for the palate. The flavorful dressing combines rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and a hint of sesame oil for an irresistible balance of tangy and savory notes. Topped with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, the salad is bursting with texture and fresh herbaceous aromas. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy side dish is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a light appetizer that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or Asian-inspired mains. Perfect for those seeking a low-fat, veggie-packed recipe, this dish is a refreshing way to elevate your dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Napa cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Chop the Napa cabbage into thin shreds and place it into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrot into thin strips. Add the carrot to the bowl with the Napa cabbage.
Deseed the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Add it to the mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the bowl along with the cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper.
Chop the cilantro finely and add it to the mixture for a burst of fresh flavor.
For the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the salad for added texture.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately as a light and healthy side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1225 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 718 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2614 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.
