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Simple Crunchy Napa Cabbage, Carrot, and Almond Salad


If you are all tired of the same kind of cole slaw salad every year for the fourth of July or summer potlucks, then make this new crunchy Napa Cabbage, Carrot, and Almond Salad!

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Just five well-known fresh ingredients are all you need to make this napa cabbage salad.

  • A head of Napa Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Green onion
  • Slivered almonds
  • Sesame seeds

Napa cabbage is a load full of antioxidants and is known to help prevent many types of cancers. In addition, this crunchy and green vegetable is a great source of vitamin K, fiber, and vitamin C, all of which we all need more of right now.

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Steps to Making a Crunchy Napa Cabbage, Carrot, and Almond Salad

Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

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After thinly shredding the napa cabbage, add it to a large serving bowl along with shredded carrots, sliced almonds, and green onions.

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Toss salad with tossing spoons or your hands until well coated. Taste the salad and add salt and pepper if needed.

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Toast Sesame Seeds 

To toast the sesame seeds, heat a non-oiled skillet on medium heat. Add sesame seeds and stir continuously for a few minutes until they start to brown. Remove from heat and allow seeds to cool a bit.

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Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds, chopped chives, or green onions.

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Simple Crunchy Napa Cabbage, Carrot, and Almond Salad

Step up your salad skills and impress your friends with a crunchy, nutritional cabbage, carrot and almond salad.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings4
Calories: 323kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • Small pan for toasting
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 small head napa cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 cup almonds, slivered / sliced
  • 1 green onion, sliced (white & green parts)
  • 1-2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Dressing

  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • tsp tamari, or soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp honey, or more if you like sweet dressing

Instructions

  • Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
    1 Tbsp sesame oil, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1½ tsp tamari,, 1 clove garlic,, 1 tsp honey,
  • Thinly slice cabbage and add to a large bowl
    1 small head napa cabbage,
  • Add shredded carrots, almonds, and green onions, and toss to combine.
    1 medium carrot,, 1 cup almonds,, 1 green onion,
  • Add dressing to salad and toss until well coated. Use your hands or salad tossing spoon.
  • To toast sesame seeds, heat a non-oiled skillet on medium heat. Add sesame seeds and stir continuously for a few minutes until they start to brown. Remove from heat and allow seeds to cool a bit.
    1-2 Tbsp sesame seeds,
  • Taste the salad and add salt if desired. Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds, chopped chives, or green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3294IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 2mg
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