Low Fat Napa Cabbage Salad

Discover the perfect balance of crunch and flavor with this Low Fat Napa Cabbage Salad—a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s as light as it is satisfying. Featuring finely shredded Napa cabbage, crisp carrot strips, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad boasts a rainbow of fresh veggies mingled with aromatic green onions and fragrant cilantro. Tossed in a zesty dressing of rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and fresh grated ginger, and finished with a touch of nutty sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it’s a guilt-free side dish that’s bursting with flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this low-fat salad is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or a refreshing appetizer. Packed with nutrients and loaded with taste, it’s a delicious way to elevate your next meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Napa cabbage
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables. Chop the Napa cabbage into thin shreds and place it into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrot into thin strips. Add the carrot to the bowl with the Napa cabbage.

Step 3

Deseed the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Add it to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the bowl along with the cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper.

Step 5

Chop the cilantro finely and add it to the mixture for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 6

For the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the salad for added texture.

Step 9

Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a light and healthy side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1173.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	496.8

Total Fat 21.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1225.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.9g
Protein 16.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 718.5mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 2614.0mg	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: 41.3%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 44.5%