Nut-Free Vietnamese Cabbage Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Nut-Free Vietnamese Cabbage Salad! Packed with a colorful medley of shredded green and red cabbage, crisp julienned carrots, and fragrant fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, this recipe delivers bold Southeast Asian flavors without relying on peanuts or tree nuts. A tangy, umami-rich dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of garlic ties all the textures together beautifully. Optionally, add shredded chicken for protein, making it perfect for a light meal or a standout side dish. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this nut-free delight is an ideal choice for gatherings, meal prep, or simply treating yourself to something healthy and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 large (julienned or shredded) Carrot
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 1 cup Cooked and shredded chicken breast (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 (thinly sliced) Red chili (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables by shredding the green and red cabbage, julienning or shredding the carrot, and chopping the fresh mint and cilantro.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, julienned carrot, chopped mint, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions. If using shredded chicken, add it at this stage.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and sliced red chili (if using) until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated. Adjust the seasoning with more lime juice or fish sauce, if needed, to suit your taste.
Let the salad sit for about 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy your refreshing Nut-Free Vietnamese Cabbage Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 203 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 2870 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 88.8 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 729 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3085 mg | 66% | |
*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.
