Chinese Sesame Salad

Crisp, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Chinese Sesame Salad is a refreshing way to elevate your mealtime. Featuring a vibrant medley of crunchy Napa cabbage, shredded carrots, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this recipe delights with its balance of textures and tastes. Tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet sesame-ginger dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and a touch of honey, every bite is infused with aromatic Asian-inspired flavors. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds a delightful nuttiness, while optional cilantro and red pepper flakes let you customize the salad to your liking. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this no-cook recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this Chinese Sesame Salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Keywords: Chinese Sesame Salad, sesame-ginger dressing, crunchy Asian salad, easy no-cook recipe, healthy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 1 handful Cilantro (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the shredded carrots to the bowl.

Step 3

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Cut the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add to the salad.

Step 5

Chop the green onions into small pieces and add. If using cilantro, roughly chop the leaves and toss them into the mix.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if desired).

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top for garnish.

Step 9

Let the salad rest for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light side dish or a refreshing main meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(816.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	470.9

Total Fat 22.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1857.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 34.1g
Protein 15.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423.4mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1835.0mg	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: 40.6%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 47.2%