Low Sodium Asian Style Salad

Bright, vibrant, and incredibly refreshing, this Low Sodium Asian Style Salad is a guilt-free way to savor bold Asian-inspired flavors without sacrificing heart health. Packed with crisp Napa cabbage, sweet red bell pepper, crunchy carrot, and refreshing cucumber, each bite is a textural delight. Toasted unsalted cashews and golden sesame seeds add a layer of nutty richness, while a zesty dressing made with rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, ginger, and garlic ties it all together. This quick and easy 20-minute recipe is perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or healthy meal prep option. With no added salt, it's a flavorful, wholesome choice for anyone seeking low-sodium meals without skimping on taste. Enjoy this colorful creation fresh or chilled to let the flavors fully develop!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 large Cucumber
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Unsalted cashews
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and place it into a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Julienne the red bell pepper and carrot. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cucumber lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, then slice it thinly and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the green onions and cilantro leaves, then sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 5

Toast the unsalted cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add to the salad.

Step 6

Toast the sesame seeds in the same skillet until golden, about 1-2 minutes. Add to the salad.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

Step 8

Slowly whisk in olive oil to the mixture to create a dressing. Season with black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld together, then enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	909.3

Total Fat 59.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 146.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 40.0g
Protein 22.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 375.0mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2679.8mg	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: 55.8%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 34.9%