Whole30 Vietnamese Cabbage Salad

Bright, crisp, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Whole30 Vietnamese Cabbage Salad is a refreshing take on a classic Southeast Asian dish, perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Bursting with colorful veggies like green and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, and fresh cucumber, this salad is herbaceous and aromatic, thanks to a medley of cilantro, mint, and basil. Tossed in a zesty, umami-packed dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce, coconut aminos, and fresh ginger, it strikes a perfect balance between tangy and savory. Optional shredded chicken adds satisfying protein, making it versatile enough for a light lunch or a side dish. Topped with roasted almonds or cashews for a delightful crunch, this easy, no-cook recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and is completely Whole30-compliant. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious! Keywords: Whole30 Vietnamese Cabbage Salad, healthy cabbage salad, Whole30 salad recipes, gluten-free salad, low-carb salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Shredded green cabbage
• 2 cups Shredded red cabbage
• 2 medium Carrots, julienned or shredded
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 1.5 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded (optional)
• 0.25 cup Almonds or cashews, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce (Whole30-compliant)
• 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili or chili flakes (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and basil. If using shredded chicken, add it to the bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, coconut aminos, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red chili or chili flakes (if using). This will be your dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss everything to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the ingredients.

Step 4

Sprinkle chopped almonds or cashews on top for added crunch.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more lime juice, salt, or coconut aminos.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, although it can also be served immediately.

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy this vibrant, Whole30-compliant dish as a light meal or a refreshing side!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1462.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1465.8

Total Fat 72.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 304.2mg	0%
Sodium 4945.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.1g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 135.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 958.8mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 3527.8mg	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: 43.3%

Protein: 36.0%

Carbs: 20.7%