Soy-Free Napa Cabbage Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Soy-Free Napa Cabbage Salad is a wholesome twist on the classic Asian-inspired favorite. Made with crisp Napa cabbage, vibrant carrots, sweet red bell pepper, cooling cucumber, and aromatic green onions, this salad offers a medley of textures and nutrients in every bite. The zesty, soy-free dressing features olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a touch of garlic powder, giving it a perfectly tangy yet subtly sweet balance. Toasted sesame seeds sprinkle on a nutty crunch, making it a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy meal. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for those seeking a flavorful, gluten-free, and soy-free salad option that celebrates wholesome, fresh ingredients. Serve it chilled for even more vibrant flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Napa cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 4 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Wash and shred the Napa cabbage into thin strips. Place the shredded cabbage in a large salad bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots. Add them to the salad bowl with the cabbage.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber. Add these to the bowl.
Chop the green onions and add them to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for added flavor and crunch.
Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for 15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 902.1 g | 1157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.8 g | 699% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 85.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1385 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 846 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3195 mg | 68% | |
*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.
