Best 7 Refreshing Napa Cabbage Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few salads can rival the refreshing crispness and tangy zest of a napa cabbage salad. With its vibrant green leaves, crisp texture, and slightly peppery flavor, napa cabbage is the perfect base for a salad that is both light and satisfying. Whether you prefer a classic Asian-inspired dressing or a more Western vinaigrette, there's a napa cabbage salad recipe out there to tantalize your taste buds. From simple and quick weekday meals to elegant dinner party sides, the versatility of napa cabbage makes it a must-have ingredient in any kitchen. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipe for a refreshing napa cabbage salad that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SALLY'S NAPA CABBAGE SALAD



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My sister introduced us to this delicious salad, made with napa cabbage, ramen noodles, and a special dressing. Napa cabbage gives it a firm, crisp texture that is essential. Any flavor of ramen is good--I prefer the chicken or Oriental.

Provided by Capt.Quent

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup sliced almonds
1 medium head napa cabbage, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, crushed, with seasoning packet
3 green onions, chopped
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup sesame seeds
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Toast sliced almonds on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
  • Mix toasted almonds, napa cabbage, ramen noodles with seasoning packet, green onions, mayonnaise, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds together in a large bowl. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  • Mix sugar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and soy sauce together in a separate bowl to make dressing. Pour over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 404.8 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

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

SPICY SHREDDED NAPA CABBAGE SALAD



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A red chile mixed into this crunchy salad provides the perfect amount of heat (in flavor, not temperature).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 red chile, such as red Thai, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 head napa cabbage, shredded (6 cups)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh, cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice and chile slices in a bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss together cabbage, scallions, and cilantro in a large bowl. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing, and season with salt and pepper; toss.

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH PEANUTS AND GINGER



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Napa cabbage, a stellar lettuce stand-in, adds crunch and much-needed variety to salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 piece fresh ginger (1 inch long), peeled and grated
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 medium napa cabbage (about 1 pound), cored and cut into bite-size pieces
1 red bell pepper (seeds and ribs removed), thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh, cilantro
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, ginger, and oils until dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage, bell pepper, cilantro, and peanuts. Add dressing to taste, and toss to combine. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, soups and stews

Time 12m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped (2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 firm head Napa cabbage (about 1 pound)

Steps:

  • Put the garlic in a large salad bowl and mix in all the remaining ingredients except the cabbage.
  • Trim the cabbage, removing and discarding damaged or wilted leaves, and cut the head crosswise into 1-inch slices. You should have about 8 cups. Wash well and spin dry in a salad dryer (moisture would dilute the dressing). Ten or 15 minutes before serving, add the cabbage to the dressing, toss well and set aside, so the dressing can penetrate the cabbage and soften it slightly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 76, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 214 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

REFRESHING NAPA CABBAGE & JICAMA SALAD



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Make and share this Refreshing Napa Cabbage & Jicama Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kona K

Categories     Apple

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups napa cabbage, shredded
2 cups jicama, shredded (I use a veggie peeler to get thin curls)
1 apple, cored and chopped (I recommend using Granny Smith apples)
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons walnut oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the napa cabbage, jicama, shallot, dried cranberries and nuts.
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar and honey. Pour over the salad and toss lightly.
  • Add salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 9.5, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 14.7, Protein 2

GRILLED NAPA CABBAGE FATTOUSH SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Grilled Napa Cabbage Fattoush Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium napa cabbage, small red onion, vine ripe tomatoes, persian cucumber, pita breads, cow's milk feta, Radishes, za'atar, sumac spice, fresh mint, fresh parsley, dill, lemons, red wine vinegar, whole grain mustard, pink salt, ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, sumac spice, za'atar

Provided by Reza Setayesh

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 head medium napa cabbage
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 vine ripe tomatoes, diced into large cubes
1 persian cucumber, sliced
3 pita breads, cut into wedges
4 oz cow's milk feta, crumbled
6 Radishes, sliced
2 teaspoons za'atar
1 tablespoon sumac spice
¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
⅛ cup dill, chopped
2 lemons
2 oz red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon pink salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 oz extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sumac spice
2 teaspoons za'atar

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill and preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Cut cabbage in half lengthwise, brush lightly with olive oil, and proceed to grill until deeply charred. Immediately place in the fridge to avoid cooking the cabbage any further.
  • Cut pita bread into small wedges and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and salt. Place on a cookie sheet pan and place in the oven for about 7-10 minutes, or until crisp and toasted. Cool on a rack on the counter.
  • Prepare salad ingredients and place all in a large bowl, including the grilled cabbage and toasted pita wedges.
  • Place all dressing ingredients in a glass jar and shake vigorously prior to dressing the salad.
  • Add the amount of desired dressing to the salad and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 10 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp Napa cabbage: The fresher the cabbage, the better the salad will be. Look for heads of cabbage that are firm and have tightly packed leaves.
  • Shred the cabbage thinly: This will help the dressing to coat the cabbage evenly and make the salad more enjoyable to eat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and texture to the salad. Some good options include carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can make the dressing up to a day in advance.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This will help to keep the cabbage crisp and refreshing.

Conclusion:

Napa cabbage salad is a delicious, healthy, and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad to serve, give Napa cabbage salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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