Napa Salad Chinese Cabbage No Ramen Noodles
Bright, fresh, and satisfyingly crunchy, this Napa Salad with Chinese Cabbage is a vibrant twist on a classic Asian-inspired slaw—without the ramen noodles. Featuring a crisp medley of shredded Napa cabbage, julienned carrots, and thinly sliced red bell peppers, this salad is elevated with the nuttiness of toasted almonds and sunflower seeds. A zesty homemade dressing made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger ties it all together for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-fuss recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a wholesome side dish, or a fresh addition to your next picnic or potluck. Naturally gluten-free and endlessly customizable, this salad is a must-try for every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups (shredded) Napa cabbage
- 2 medium (julienned) Carrots
- 1 large (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 4 stalks (sliced thinly) Scallions
- 0.5 cup (chopped, optional) Cilantro
- 0.5 cup (sliced or slivered) Toasted almonds
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Napa cabbage thoroughly before slicing it into thin strips. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Julienne the carrots and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Chop the scallions and, if desired, cilantro. Add these to the bowl with the cabbage.
Toast the sliced almonds and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Set aside to cool and then add to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes so the flavors can meld together before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a day. Toss again before serving if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.5 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1287 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2392 mg | 51% | |
*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.
