Keto Napa Cabbage Salad

Elevate your low-carb dining experience with this vibrant Keto Napa Cabbage Salad, a perfect balance of crunch, freshness, and bold flavors. Featuring tender Napa cabbage, crisp red bell peppers, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant cilantro, this salad is packed with nutrient-rich, keto-friendly ingredients. Toasted almonds and sesame seeds add irresistible texture, while the zesty dressing—made with tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and lime juice—brings a tangy, umami-rich kick to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep or a quick side dish, this salad is a gluten-free, low-carb recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste. Whether you're following a keto lifestyle or simply looking for a light, nutritious option, this dish will be a new favorite on your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head Napa cabbage
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 4 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add it to the bowl.

Step 3

Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, slice it into half-moons, and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the green onions and fresh cilantro, then add them to the salad mixture.

Step 5

Chop the almonds and lightly toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add almonds to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1497.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1243.6

Total Fat 89.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3287.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g	0%
Total Sugars 26.7g
Protein 35.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 957.0mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 3102.6mg	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: 65.5%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 22.9%