Sugar-Free Vietnamese Cabbage Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Sugar-Free Vietnamese Cabbage Salad is a guilt-free twist on the traditional classic. Packed with crisp green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, and a medley of fresh herbs like cilantro and mint, this salad offers a refreshing crunch in every bite. The zesty, sugar-free dressing—made with fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a touch of stevia—perfectly balances savory, tangy, and sweet notes, while optional roasted peanuts and red chili add delightful texture and heat. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and versatile dish is perfect as a light meal or a side for your favorite protein. Whether you're following a sugar-free, gluten-free, or vegetarian diet, this Vietnamese-inspired salad is sure to become a staple!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 large, julienned Carrot
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
- 2 stalks, thinly sliced Green onion
- 1 small, thinly sliced (optional) Red chili
- 0.25 cup (roughly chopped, optional) Unsalted roasted peanuts
- 3 tbsp Fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian/vegan option)
- 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 tsp (grated) Fresh ginger
- 8 drops (or to taste) Liquid stevia
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrot, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, and sliced green onion.
Step 2
If desired, add the thinly sliced red chili for some heat and the roughly chopped roasted peanuts for crunch.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce (or soy sauce if vegan/vegetarian), rice vinegar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, liquid stevia, and sesame oil to make the dressing.
Step 4
Taste the dressing and adjust with more lime juice, fish sauce, or stevia according to your preference.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to combine.
Step 6
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1064.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 634.7 |
| Total Fat 31.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4588.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.2g | |
| Protein 28.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 692.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2447.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories