Napa Cabbage Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Delightfully crisp and refreshingly tangy, this Napa Cabbage Salad with Buttermilk Dressing is a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables tossed in a creamy homemade dressing. Thinly sliced Napa cabbage pairs beautifully with shredded carrots, green onions, and fragrant parsley, creating a colorful base that’s both light and nutrient-packed. The real star, however, is the buttermilk dressing—a luscious blend of buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream, enhanced with Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of lemon for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is an ideal side dish for everything from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners. Serve it fresh or let it chill briefly for an even deeper infusion of flavors! Keywords: Napa cabbage salad, buttermilk dressing, creamy salad, healthy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head Napa cabbage
• 2 medium Carrot
• 3 stalks Green onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and shred the carrots using a grater or julienne peeler, then add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the green onions and parsley, and toss them with the cabbage and carrots.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and honey.

Step 5

Grate or finely mince the garlic clove, then add it to the dressing mixture.

Step 6

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, then mix well to combine.

Step 7

Pour the buttermilk dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1295.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	935.7

Total Fat 61.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 101.0mg	0%
Sodium 1762.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 18.5g	0%

Vitamin D 63.4IU	0%
Calcium 962.3mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 2737.7mg	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: 60.9%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 31.0%