Low Sodium Napa Cabbage Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Low Sodium Napa Cabbage Salad is the perfect choice for a healthy and refreshing side dish. Featuring Napa cabbage as the star ingredient, this salad is complemented by crunchy carrots, sweet red bell pepper, cool cucumbers, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a hint of herbal zest. Tossed in a light, tangy dressing made with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a touch of honey, this recipe delivers maximum flavor without the added sodium. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra texture, it’s an easy, no-cook dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether served as a side for your favorite meals or enjoyed on its own, this nutrient-packed salad is a guilt-free way to brighten up your plate with wholesome, low-sodium goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Napa cabbage
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 stalks Green onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Remove the outer leaves of the Napa cabbage if they are wilted or damaged, and then slice the cabbage into thin strips.

Step 3

Peel the carrot and cut it into thin matchstick-sized strips or grate it using a box grater.

Step 4

Slice the red bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and core, and then cut into thin strips.

Step 5

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it lengthwise into quarters and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

Chop the green onions into small rounds, and coarsely chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 7

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

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until all components are lightly coated and evenly mixed.

Step 10

Sprinkle with sesame seeds on top for an added crunch and flavor.

Step 11

Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to let the flavors develop further. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful low sodium Napa cabbage salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1400.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	516.3

Total Fat 22.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 142.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 16.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 764.4mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 2980.8mg	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: 39.9%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 47.1%