Gluten-Free Asian Style Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Gluten-Free Asian Style Salad is a colorful celebration of fresh, crisp vegetables and tangy sesame dressing. Made with a mix of Napa and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, cool cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with aromatic green onions, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. The zesty dressing, crafted with gluten-free soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and a hint of honey, ties everything together for a perfectly balanced bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is not only packed with nutrients but also entirely gluten-free, making it a fantastic option for a light lunch, side dish, or meal prep. Perfectly suited for anyone craving clean, Asian-inspired flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups, shredded Napa cabbage
• 1 cup, shredded Red cabbage
• 1 large, julienned Carrot
• 1 medium, sliced Cucumber
• 1 small, thinly sliced Red bell pepper
• 3 sliced Green onions
• 0.5 cup, roughly chopped Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon, grated Fresh ginger

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing all the vegetables. Shred the Napa cabbage and red cabbage, julienne the carrot, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Slice the green onions and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 2

Place the prepared vegetables, green onions, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining lime juice, gluten-free soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved.

Step 4

Pour the sesame dressing over the salad and toss everything together to ensure that the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Add the toasted sesame seeds to the salad and give it one final gentle toss.

Step 6

Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	746.6 grams (746.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	457

Total Fat 21.90g	28%
Saturated Fat 3.10g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1932mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 60.80g	22%
Dietary Fiber 11.40g	41%
Total Sugars 33.10g
Protein 10.60g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 342mg	26%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1453mg	31%

*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: 40.8%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 50.4%