Napa Cabbage Salad

This Napa Cabbage Salad is a refreshing and crunchy vegan dish bursting with flavor and texture. Perfect for a light lunch, it combines crisp vegetables with a tangy sesame dressing.

Napa Cabbage Salad
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
150 kcal

Ingredients

  • Napa cabbage - 200 grams, shredded
  • Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
  • Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
  • Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
  • Green onions - 2, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
  • Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted

Steps

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are coated.
  4. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and give it one last gentle toss before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in vitamins K and C, promoting immune health.
  • Low in calories while being rich in dietary fiber, aiding digestion.

Tags

ChineseVeganLunch