Nut-Free Napa Cabbage Salad
Bright, crisp, and packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors, this Nut-Free Napa Cabbage Salad is the perfect balance of freshness and richness without a single nut in sight! Perfect for allergy-friendly dining, this vibrant salad combines finely shredded Napa cabbage, crunchy carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and aromatic green onions and cilantro. The umami-rich dressing, a tangy blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, and a touch of honey, infuses the veggies with irresistible flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch, this quick and easy salad is ready in just 20 minutes and makes a stunning side dish or a light main course. Ideal for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, it's a gluten-free, dairy-free, and versatile addition to your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Napa cabbage
- 2 medium Carrot
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 4 stalks Green onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Start by preparing the Napa cabbage. Remove any wilted outer leaves. Cut the cabbage into quarters lengthwise and then finely shred each quarter crosswise to achieve thin cabbage strips.
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Alternatively, you can julienne them for a more decorative look.
Deseed the red bell pepper and slice it thinly.
Chop the green onions into thin slices, both the white and green parts.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves, discarding the thicker stems.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded Napa cabbage, grated or julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix all the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side or light main dish, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3077 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 901 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3131 mg | 67% | |
*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.
