Shredded Asian Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Shredded Asian Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and bold Asian-inspired ingredients. Featuring a colorful blend of Napa cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and cucumber, this salad offers a delightful crunch in every bite. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger, each forkful delivers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds for added texture, this healthy, no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Perfect for those looking for a fresh twist on a traditional coleslaw, this Asian chopped salad is as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 2 cups Purple cabbage
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 4 stalks Green onions
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Slivered almonds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 clove Garlic

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and purple cabbage, and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Seed and thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber into matchstick-sized pieces. Add to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Chop the green onions and fresh cilantro, and toss them into the bowl with the other vegetables.

Step 5

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the salad with toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds for garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1085.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	971.7

Total Fat 64.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1894.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 43.5g
Protein 28.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 615.1mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 2710.0mg	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: 56.5%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 32.5%