Healthy Napa Cabbage Salad

Name: Healthy Napa Cabbage Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber; 1 Napa cabbage; 2 green onions; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6
Calories
82 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
European

Healthy Napa Cabbage Salad

Knox Blevins

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This Napa cabbage salad is a perfect blend of crisp, refreshing veggies and a zesty dressing. It's a quick 5-ingredient side dish that's low on effort but big on flavor. Best of all, this vegan salad is mayo-free!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 English cucumber or 3 regular size cucumbers
1 Napa cabbage washed and pat dried
2 green onions washed and pat dried
2 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

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Instructions

Place Napa cabbage on a cutting board and slice in half horizontally. Using a long knife, slice one half of the cabbage across the leaves and stem as thin as possible. Discard the tough end. Place sliced cabbage in a bowl. (For this recipe you'll be using only 1 cabbage half)
Cut cucumber in half and then thinly slice it. Also, thinly slice the green onions.
Add sliced cucumber and green onions to a bowl with cabbage. Drizzle with the lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix everything well.
If desired, sprinkle the salad with some red pepper flakes and serve.

Notes

Choose the best cabbage: For this salad, I recommend using Napa cabbage. It has a milder flavor and a more delicate texture compared to regular green cabbage, making it perfect for raw salads. However, if you can't find Napa cabbage, you can use green cabbage as a substitute.
Properly prepare the cabbage: When preparing the Napa cabbage for this salad, make sure to slice it as thin as possible. This will help to blend the flavors of the salad and make the cabbage easier to eat.
Extra Veggies: If you want to add more vegetables to this salad, consider including halved cherry tomatoes or shredded carrots. These additions will not only enhance the flavor but also add a pop of color to the dish.
Making the slaw in advance: Yes, you can make this salad in advance. In fact, it's a great make-ahead dish as the flavors meld together beautifully over time. Just be sure to add the lime juice and olive oil right before serving to keep the salad fresh and crisp.
Refrigerating: If you have leftovers of this refreshing Napa cabbage salad, don't worry, you can store them in the fridge. Simply transfer the salad into an airtight container, and it will stay fresh for up to 2 days.
Freezing: Unfortunately, this salad doesn't freeze well. The texture of the cabbage and cucumber will become mushy and lose their crunch after thawing. It's best to enjoy this salad fresh for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 82kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 5.1g (2%) Protein 1.6g (3%) Fat 7.2g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 435mg (18%) Potassium 284mg (8%) Fiber 1.2g (5%) Sugar 2.1g (4%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)