Chinese Crunch Salad

Discover the perfect balance of crunch, flavor, and freshness with this vibrant Chinese Crunch Salad! Featuring a medley of Napa and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and zesty green onions, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The crisp textures are elevated by toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and crispy chow mein noodles, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Tossed with a tangy homemade dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, this salad is both light and flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's an easy, no-cook recipe ideal as a side dish or a light lunch. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthy, Asian-inspired recipe that doesn’t skimp on texture or taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots
• 4 Green onions
• 1 cup Sliced almonds
• 1 cup Crispy chow mein noodles
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and red cabbage, and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Shred the carrots or julienne them, and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the green onions thinly, both the white and green parts, and add to the mix.

Step 4

Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 7

Just before serving, mix in the crispy chow mein noodles, toasted almonds, and sesame seeds for extra crunch.

Step 8

Serve immediately to maintain the crisp textures, and enjoy your Chinese Crunch Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(969.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2259.5

Total Fat 158.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4272.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 183.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.9g	0%
Total Sugars 41.0g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 755.1mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 2813.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 31.0%