Low Sodium Asian Crunch Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with satisfying crunch, this Low Sodium Asian Crunch Salad is a flavorful and heart-healthy twist on a classic! Featuring a vibrant medley of Napa cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and green onions, this salad is as colorful as it is nutritious. Tossed with unsalted cashews, chopped cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds, it delivers layers of texture in every bite. The zesty homemade dressing, made with fresh ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, and a touch of honey, perfectly ties all the ingredients together without overwhelming the palate. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or as a refreshing side dish. Low in sodium yet bursting with flavor, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a guilt-free Asian-inspired dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots, julienned
• 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 Green onions, sliced
• 1 cup Unsalted cashews
• 0.5 cup Chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the vegetables: thinly slice the Napa cabbage and red cabbage, julienne the carrots, and slice the red bell pepper and green onions.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the unsalted cashews and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 4

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the sesame seeds, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the minced ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce or tamari, honey, sesame oil, and olive oil to create the dressing.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Serve immediately for a crisp salad or let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(955.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1400.1

Total Fat 102.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1237.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 41.8g
Protein 34.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 370.7mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 2858.8mg	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: 63.0%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 27.7%