Napa Salad Chinese Cabbage No Ramen Noodles
Bright, fresh, and satisfyingly crunchy, this Napa Salad with Chinese Cabbage is a vibrant twist on a classic Asian-inspired slaw—without the ramen noodles. Featuring a crisp medley of shredded Napa cabbage, julienned carrots, and thinly sliced red bell peppers, this salad is elevated with the nuttiness of toasted almonds and sunflower seeds. A zesty homemade dressing made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger ties it all together for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-fuss recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a wholesome side dish, or a fresh addition to your next picnic or potluck. Naturally gluten-free and endlessly customizable, this salad is a must-try for every palate.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups (shredded) Napa cabbage
- 2 medium (julienned) Carrots
- 1 large (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 4 stalks (sliced thinly) Scallions
- 0.5 cup (chopped, optional) Cilantro
- 0.5 cup (sliced or slivered) Toasted almonds
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the Napa cabbage thoroughly before slicing it into thin strips. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Julienne the carrots and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Chop the scallions and, if desired, cilantro. Add these to the bowl with the cabbage.
Step 3
Toast the sliced almonds and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Set aside to cool and then add to the salad.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 6
Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes so the flavors can meld together before serving.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a day. Toss again before serving if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (840.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1214.5 |
| Total Fat 89.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 29.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1287.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.1g | |
| Protein 29.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 485.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2392.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories