Mediterranean Diet Vietnamese Cabbage Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Vietnamese Cabbage Salad, a dazzling fusion of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients and bold flavors. This recipe combines crunchy green cabbage, crisp carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper with fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint for a refreshing base. The tangy dressing, featuring olive oil, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, tamari, and a hint of honey, brings a delicious balance of savory and sweet, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds and roasted almonds adds irresistible crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a light, healthy meal or side dish, this salad is a gluten-free, heart-healthy twist on traditional Vietnamese cuisine, tailored to fit seamlessly into the Mediterranean diet. With minimal prep and no cooking required, it's the ultimate choice for fresh, seasonal eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Tamari (low-sodium, gluten-free soy sauce alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Crushed roasted almonds
Instructions
Thinly slice the green cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Grate the carrots using a box grater or julienne them for finer strips. Add them to the bowl.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, and thinly slice it into half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Julienne the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl along with the chopped fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and thinly sliced green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, tamari, honey, minced garlic, and crushed red chili flakes to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and crushed roasted almonds on top for added texture and crunch.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or a pinch of salt if desired.
Serve immediately or allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 480 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2299 mg | 49% | |
*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.
