Whole30 Napa Cabbage Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with crunch, this Whole30 Napa Cabbage Salad is the perfect addition to your clean-eating meal plan. Featuring tender Napa cabbage, crisp carrots, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with the nutty crunch of toasted almonds and sesame seeds. A zesty dressing made with rice vinegar, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and garlic ties it all together, delivering bold and tangy flavors in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy, dairy-free, and gluten-free recipe is ideal for meal prep, light lunches, or as a side dish for any occasion. Whether you're following Whole30 or simply seeking a wholesome, veggie-packed dish, this salad is sure to satisfy while keeping you on track.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head Napa cabbage
• 2 medium Carrot
• 4 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Almonds
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Coconut aminos
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Slice the green onions thinly on the diagonal and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Chop the cilantro roughly and slice the red bell pepper thinly, then add both to the bowl.

Step 5

In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds until they are golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Stir them frequently to avoid burning. Once toasted, let them cool slightly and then add them to the salad.

Step 6

In the same skillet, lightly toast the sesame seeds until they are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir frequently and add them to the salad.

Step 7

For the dressing, mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, olive oil, coconut aminos, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 9

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve the Napa cabbage salad chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1324.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1061.6

Total Fat 70.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1619.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.6g
Protein 29.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 940.6mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2802.4mg	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: 62.0%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 26.6%