Vegan Napa Cabbage Salad

Crisp, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Vegan Napa Cabbage Salad is the perfect harmony of crunchy vegetables and a zesty, umami-packed dressing. Featuring tender Napa cabbage, sweet carrot, and colorful red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with the aromatic flair of fresh cilantro and the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds. The quick homemade dressing combines tangy lime juice, savory tamari, rich sesame oil, and a subtle hint of sweetness from maple syrup, all tied together with a touch of ginger and garlic for a bold yet balanced flavor. With no cooking required and ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free salad is an easy, nutrient-packed addition to your table. Great as a refreshing side dish or light lunch, it’s a must-try recipe for anyone looking for wholesome plant-based meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Napa cabbage
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the Napa cabbage under cold running water and pat it dry with a towel. Remove any discolored outer leaves. Slice the cabbage in half lengthwise, remove the core, and cut the leaves into thin strips.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips. Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and julienne it into thin strips as well.

Step 3

Thinly slice the green onions, and roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 4

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

In a large serving bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad just before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a fresh and crunchy side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1059.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	567.0

Total Fat 26.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3185.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.5g
Protein 18.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 588.5mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 2392.6mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 45.4%