Best 11 Crunchy Napa Cabbage Slaw Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where freshness, crunch, and tangy flavors collide. In this article, we'll guide you through the art of crafting the ultimate crunchy napa cabbage slaw, a delightful side dish that will elevate any meal. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, preparing a potluck dish, or simply seeking a healthy and delicious addition to your dinner table, this crisp and refreshing slaw will surely impress. With its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and tantalizing dressing, this napa cabbage slaw is a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY NAPA CABBAGE SLAW RECIPE



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Make this napa cabbage slaw recipe in just 15 minutes! This napa slaw is the perfect summer side for grilled or bbq meats, and I get asked for the recipe.

Provided by Emily Dingmann of myeverydaytable.com

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium head of napa cabbage, thinly sliced
4 oz. blue cheese crumbles
1/4 white onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1/2 tsp. sea salt
pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • Prep ingredients: Thinly slice cabbage and onion.Mince garlic.
  • Layer napa cabbage, onions, and blue cheese in serving bowl and chill until serving.
  • Whisk together garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, celery seed, sea salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Toss dressing with cabbage and chill for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 134 calories, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 339.8 mg, Fat 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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Cutting the mayonnaise brings out the sweet flavor of Napa cabbage and makes this slaw low in fat. Substitute malt vinegar for rice vinegar in this side dish, if you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups shredded Napa cabbage (from 1 medium head)
3 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together cabbage and carrots. In a small bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar dissolves, then pour over cabbage mixture. Toss until slaw is coated and top with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Asian chili oil
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cups finely shredded napa cabbage
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced snow peas
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, chili oil, mayonnaise and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, peppers, snow peas and scallions and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

CRUNCHY 3-CABBAGE SLAW



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded
1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded
1/2 small head napa cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper, halved, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 orange pepper, halved, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Toss together the cabbage, carrots, onion, bell peppers and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and sugar in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH A CRUNCH



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A nice refreshing salad for the summer. I do not care for coleslaw but this salad is wonderful. It does not have the heavy mayo base. The dressing also works wonderfully on a tossed green salad or steamed veggies.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 heads napa cabbage, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, crunched
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup sunkist almond accents sliced almonds (flavor of your choice)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, cider vinegar, sugar, canola oil, pepper and ground ginger and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and refrigerate.
  • In a small saute pan, heat oil over low heat and add noodles, sesame seeds and garlic; stirring frequently, cook until golden brown.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss the noodle mixture and sliced cabbage together.
  • Add dressing and sprinkle with the Almond Accents.

NAPA CABBAGE AND CARAWAY SLAW



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Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Healthy     Cabbage     Caraway     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, chopped fine
3 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add scallion, caraway, and cabbage and toss well.

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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Chow mein noodles and snow peas give a pleasant crunch to this colorful and fresh-tasting salad. It's sure to be popular at parties and potlucks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped napa or Chinese cabbage
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup fresh snow peas, trimmed and cut into thirds
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NAPA SLAW



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Great Asian slaw or salad!

Provided by Piper

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup butter
1 cup sunflower kernels
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, broken into pieces
1 head napa cabbage, chopped
4 spring onions, diced
½ cup vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir sunflower kernels and ramen noodles in hot butter until sunflower kernels are lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer into a bowl to cool.
  • Stir sunflower seeds and ramen noodles with napa cabbage and spring onions in a large salad bowl. Whisk vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, and soy sauce together in a separate bowl until sugar has dissolved; pour dressing over salad and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 217 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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This is great on tacos or as a side. Fresh and "food safe" for a picnic or potluck. This is a variation of the slaw on Recipe # 459572

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup green onion, sliced (on diagonal is nice)
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh and chopped
1/4 cup rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 67.7, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 3.4

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD



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This is a yummy, crunchy cabbage salad with toasted ramen noodles and almond slivers. The bowl is always licked clean at potlucks!

Provided by Carol

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head napa cabbage
1 bunch minced green onions
⅓ cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, broken
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 cup slivered almonds
¼ cup cider vinegar
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Finely shred the head of cabbage; do not chop. Combine the green onions and cabbage in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Make the crunchies: Melt the butter in a pot. Mix the ramen noodles, sesame seeds and almonds into the pot with the melted butter. Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake the crunchies in the preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven, turning often to make sure they do not burn. When they are browned remove them from the oven.
  • Make the dressing: In a small saucepan, heat vinegar, oil, sugar, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, let boil for 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let cool.
  • Combine dressing, crunchies, and cabbage immediately before serving. Serve right away or the crunchies will get soggy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 51.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 652.5 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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Not your ordinary coleslaw, this salad will go to the head of the potluck table.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 21

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 medium head Chinese (napa) cabbage, chopped (about 8 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small jicama, peeled, julienned (matchstick-cut) 1x1/4x1/4 inch (2 cups)
3 tablespoons sliced fresh chives
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart clear bowl, mix slaw ingredients.
  • In small jar with tight-fitting lid, mix dressing ingredients. Cover; shake well. Pour over slaw. Stir and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: Napa cabbage is the best choice for this slaw, as it has a mild flavor and a crisp texture.
  • Shred the cabbage thinly: This will help the slaw to absorb the dressing and make it easier to eat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and texture to the slaw. Some good options include carrots, celery, red onion, and bell pepper.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: You don't want the slaw to be too soggy.
  • Serve the slaw chilled: This will help to keep it crisp and refreshing.

Conclusion:

Crunchy Napa Cabbage Slaw is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its crunchy texture, tangy dressing, and variety of vegetables, this slaw is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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