Low Sodium Napa Cabbage Salad
Bright, refreshing, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Napa Cabbage Salad is the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. Packed with vibrant vegetables like crisp Napa cabbage, shredded carrots, crunchy red bell peppers, and cool cucumbers, this salad is as colorful as it is nutritious. A tangy homemade dressing of toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, and honey ties it all together, delivering bold flavor without the extra sodium. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture, this easy, no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and is ideal for anyone seeking a low-sodium, nutrient-packed dish that’s full of zest and crunch. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, this salad promises freshness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Napa cabbage
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Start by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Remove the outer leaves of the Napa cabbage if they are wilted or damaged, and then slice the cabbage into thin strips.
Peel the carrot and cut it into thin matchstick-sized strips or grate it using a box grater.
Slice the red bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and core, and then cut into thin strips.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it lengthwise into quarters and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Chop the green onions into small rounds, and coarsely chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced Napa cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until all components are lightly coated and evenly mixed.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds on top for an added crunch and flavor.
Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to let the flavors develop further. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful low sodium Napa cabbage salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 764 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2981 mg | 63% | |
*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.
