Sugar-Free Asian Crunch Salad

Refreshingly crisp and irresistibly light, this Sugar-Free Asian Crunch Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to your meal rotation. Packed with vibrant veggies like Napa cabbage, red bell pepper, carrots, and cucumber, it brings a rainbow of color and texture to the table. Tossed with shelled edamame, crunchy almonds, and toasted sesame seeds, this salad is high in plant-based protein and healthy fats. The zingy, sugar-free dressing—made from low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, and a touch of fresh ginger and garlic—ties it all together with bold, Asian-inspired flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep, this nutritious salad is an easy way to conquer cravings while staying true to a healthy lifestyle. Serve it solo or pair it with your favorite protein for a wholesome, satisfying dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 stalks Scallions
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 cup Shelled edamame
• 0.5 cup Raw almonds
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Peel and julienne the carrots. Thinly slice the cucumber. Add all to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Chop the scallions and fresh cilantro, adding them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Add the shelled edamame and almonds, giving everything a good mix for even distribution.

Step 5

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the mixed salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables with the dressing.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor development.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(996.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1002.0

Total Fat 65.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1134.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.0g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 662.7mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 2757.5mg	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: 55.2%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 27.3%