Nut-Free Asian Crunch Salad

Looking for a vibrant, flavorful dish that's allergen-friendly? This Nut-Free Asian Crunch Salad is a colorful medley of fresh veggies like Napa cabbage, purple cabbage, and crunchy red bell peppers, tossed with protein-packed edamame and a zesty homemade sesame-ginger dressing. Perfect for those avoiding nuts, this salad delivers all the satisfying texture and bold Asian-inspired flavors without compromise. Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch, while a hint of honey and red pepper flakes strike the perfect sweet-and-spicy balance. Ready in just 20 minutes and customizable for meal prep or a quick side dish, this salad is a refreshing crowd-pleaser you'll want to make on repeat!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Purple cabbage
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 1 cup Edamame
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh grated ginger
• 1 small Garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and red bell pepper. Shred the carrot using a grater or a julienne peeler. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the purple cabbage.

Step 2

Chop the green onions and cilantro finely. If it's frozen, thaw the edamame in a bowl of warm water and then drain.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, purple cabbage, green onions, cilantro, and edamame.

Step 4

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl, and toss well to make sure everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad, giving a final toss to distribute them evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately for peak crunchiness, or chill covered in the fridge for up to 4 hours to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	972.6 grams (972.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	713

Total Fat 37.60g	48%
Saturated Fat 5.80g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.60g
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 1456mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 70.80g	26%
Dietary Fiber 21.60g	77%
Total Sugars 37.90g
Protein 32.10g	64%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 387mg	30%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 2375mg	51%

*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: 45.1%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 37.8%