Vietnamese Cabbage Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Vietnamese Cabbage Salad is the perfect balance of crunchy textures and zesty tang. Featuring crisp Napa cabbage, sweet carrots, and vibrant red bell peppers, this salad is elevated with the bold flavors of fresh mint, cilantro, and a tangy-sweet dressing made with fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and a hint of chili heat. Topped with roasted peanuts for an irresistible crunch, this gluten-free and low-carb dish makes an ideal side or light main course. Perfect for quick meals or as a crowd-pleasing addition to any table, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes, offering a taste of Vietnamese cuisine with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Napa cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 small Red chili
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the Napa cabbage, and wash the cabbage thoroughly. Slice the cabbage into thin strips and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrot. Add it to the bowl with the cabbage.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh mint leaves and cilantro, then add them to the salad mix.
Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and set them aside for garnish.
Prepare the dressing by mincing the garlic and finely chopping the red chili. In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, fresh lime juice, sugar, garlic, red chili, and salt. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all the vegetables are coated.
Garnish the salad with the chopped roasted peanuts before serving.
Serve immediately, or let it sit for about 10 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3818 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 976 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 3488 mg | 74% | |
*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.
