Sugar-Free Napa Cabbage Salad
Bright, crunchy, and completely sugar-free, this Napa Cabbage Salad is a refreshing take on the classic Asian-inspired vegetable dish. Packed with colorful veggies like shredded Napa cabbage, crisp carrots, vibrant red bell peppers, and zesty green onions, this recipe bursts with flavor thanks to a tangy dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Freshly grated ginger adds a touch of warmth, while sesame seeds and cilantro elevate the texture and aroma. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for light lunches or side dishes, this low-calorie, vegan-friendly salad delivers wholesome goodness without added sugars. Make it your go-to healthy salad recipe for meal prep or a quick weekday treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Napa cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by thoroughly rinsing and drying the Napa cabbage. Slice it thinly into shreds and place the shreds into a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot into thin strips using a grater or julienne peeler. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Wash the red bell pepper, remove the seeds, and slice it into thin strips. Add to the bowl.
Slice the green onions into small rounds and chop the cilantro. Add both to the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and freshly grated ginger to make the dressing. Whisk the ingredients until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Add the sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper to the salad, giving it one final good mix.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1834 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1114 mg | 24% | |
*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.
