Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly crunchy, this Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad is a vibrant medley of colorful vegetables paired with a tangy, sesame-infused dressing. Featuring a crisp base of Napa and red cabbage, julienned carrots, and thinly sliced cucumber and bell peppers, this salad is a texture lover's dream. Accented with the nutty crunch of roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds, it delivers bold flavors in every bite. The zesty dressing, made with gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey and lime, ties the ingredients together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a potluck favorite, this salad keeps it gluten-free, nutritious, and utterly delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a quick and easy way to bring a flavorful Asian-inspired dish to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 2 large Carrots
• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 whole Lime
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 clove Garlic

Directions

Step 1

Shred the Napa cabbage and red cabbage and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrots, then add to the bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber, and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Slice the green onions into thin rings and add them along with the chopped cilantro leaves.

Step 5

Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and mix them into the salad for added crunch.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, the juice of the lime, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients.

Step 8

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately for maximum crunch or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for deeper flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1250.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1056.9

Total Fat 61.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3004.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 55.3g
Protein 37.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 612.8mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 3413.1mg	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: 48.9%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 37.7%