Napa Salad

Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Napa Salad is a delightful medley of colorful vegetables and a zesty Asian-inspired dressing. Featuring thinly sliced Napa cabbage, julienned carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this salad is as nutritious as it is visually appealing. The tangy dressing, made with rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and a touch of grated ginger and garlic, lends a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami notes. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it's an ideal gluten-free and vegetarian side dish for any meal. Serve immediately or let the flavors meld in the fridge for a refreshing crunch that always impresses. Perfect for light lunches, picnics, or as a bright complement to your favorite mains!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Napa cabbage
• 2 medium Carrot
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 4 stalks Green onions (scallions)
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the Napa cabbage, then chop it into thin slices. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrots into thin matchstick-like strips. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and green onions, and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 3

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and vegetable oil to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your fresh Napa Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1315.4 grams (1315.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	970

Total Fat 66.60g	85%
Saturated Fat 9.60g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1320mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 69.80g	25%
Dietary Fiber 19.80g	71%
Total Sugars 41.90g
Protein 19.60g	39%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 736mg	57%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 2900mg	62%

*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: 62.6%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 29.2%