Napa Salad
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Napa Salad is a delightful medley of colorful vegetables and a zesty Asian-inspired dressing. Featuring thinly sliced Napa cabbage, julienned carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this salad is as nutritious as it is visually appealing. The tangy dressing, made with rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and a touch of grated ginger and garlic, lends a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami notes. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it's an ideal gluten-free and vegetarian side dish for any meal. Serve immediately or let the flavors meld in the fridge for a refreshing crunch that always impresses. Perfect for light lunches, picnics, or as a bright complement to your favorite mains!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Napa cabbage
- 2 medium Carrot
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 4 stalks Green onions (scallions)
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the Napa cabbage, then chop it into thin slices. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
Peel and julienne the carrots into thin matchstick-like strips. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and green onions, and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and vegetable oil to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your fresh Napa Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 351 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*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.
