Low Carb Napa Cabbage Salad

Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Low Carb Napa Cabbage Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and bold Asian-inspired flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines crisp Napa cabbage, sweet red bell pepper, zesty green onions, and fragrant cilantro, all topped with the crunch of toasted almonds and sesame seeds. A tangy, umami-packed dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh ginger ties it all together, making each bite a burst of flavor. Perfect for keto and low-carb diets, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with any meal or stands alone as a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish. Whether you’re meal prepping or hosting, this gluten-free, dairy-free salad is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Napa cabbage
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup Almonds
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: remove the outer leaves of the Napa cabbage if they're wilted. Thinly slice the cabbage crosswise to produce bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips.

Step 3

Chop the green onions into thin rings, both the white and green parts.

Step 4

Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.

Step 6

Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Let them cool slightly and then roughly chop them.

Step 7

Toast the sesame seeds in the same skillet until lightly browned, about 2 minutes, and set aside to cool.

Step 8

Peel and mince the garlic and fresh ginger.

Step 9

In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by mixing the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously to combine.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 11

Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds over the top of the salad.

Step 12

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1227.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1112.5

Total Fat 86.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2433.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.1g
Protein 26.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 822.8mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2651.5mg	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: 71.3%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 19.0%