Shredded Asian Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Shredded Asian Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and bold Asian-inspired ingredients. Featuring a colorful blend of Napa cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and cucumber, this salad offers a delightful crunch in every bite. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger, each forkful delivers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds for added texture, this healthy, no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Perfect for those looking for a fresh twist on a traditional coleslaw, this Asian chopped salad is as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Napa cabbage
- 2 cups Purple cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 clove Garlic
Instructions
Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and purple cabbage, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots. Add them to the bowl.
Seed and thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber into matchstick-sized pieces. Add to the mixing bowl.
Chop the green onions and fresh cilantro, and toss them into the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the salad with toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds for garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.4 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1894 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2710 mg | 58% | |
*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.
