Best 7 Spicy Shredded Napa Cabbage Salad Recipes

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Are you looking to spice up your next meal with a tantalizing and refreshing salad? If so, then look no further than spicy shredded napa cabbage salad. This delectable dish not only packs a punch of flavor but is also loaded with health benefits. Napa cabbage is a low-calorie vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals. The spicy dressing adds an extra layer of complexity and excitement to the dish, creating an unforgettable culinary experience. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the art of crafting the perfect spicy shredded napa cabbage salad, providing you with step-by-step instructions, ingredient recommendations, and helpful tips for achieving that perfect balance of spice, crunch, and flavor.

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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



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Napa cabbage, with its long crinkled leaves, is more delicate in flavor than green or red cabbage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small clove garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup hot chili oil
Salt
3 cups (1/2 small head) Napa cabbage, very thinly sliced
1/2 red, yellow, orange bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, very thinly sliced
3 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 2-inch lengths, julienned
1/3 cup peeled, very thinly sliced, 1/2-by-2-inch-pieces daikon (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup trimmed, very thinly sliced snow peas (about 3 ounces)
1/4 bunch chives, snipped into 2-inch lengths
juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, zest and juice of the lime, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil. Season with salt; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the cabbage, pepper slices, scallions, daikon, snow peas, and chives. Pour the dressing over the slaw, toss to combine, and serve.

SPICY NAPA CABBAGE SLAW WITH CILANTRO DRESSING



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Salad     Ginger     Side     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Hot Pepper     Summer     Family Reunion     Grill     Healthy     Cabbage     Cilantro     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 fresh serrano chile, finely chopped, with seeds
1 small head Napa cabbage (1 1/2 pounds), cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, sugar, ginger, oil, chile, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes.

SPICY CAJUN CABBAGE



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I threw this together one night when I was craving a Cajun chicken pasta dish I used to make. I've missed it since going low-carb. This dish was a perfect substitute! Great texture and a very, very mild vegetable flavor. Mostly just Cajun yumminess! Adjust the spices to your taste.

Provided by Carolyn Chieffe Perrine

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small head cabbage, finely shredded

Steps:

  • Combine chili powder, thyme, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, onion powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes; stir shredded cabbage into onion and garlic. Cook and stir cabbage mixture until cabbage starts to soften, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir spices into cabbage mixture and cook, stirring often, until spices are evenly mixed in and cabbage is tender, 3 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 663.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SWEET NAPA SALAD



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"I use onions and dried cherries from our home state of Michigan to give local flavor to my signature cabbage salad," says Jan Matthias of Hillman. "Dinner guests always want the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (3 ounces each) chicken ramen noodles
10 cups shredded napa or Chinese cabbage
8 green onions, chopped
1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Set aside one seasoning packet from ramen noodles for dressing (save the remaining seasoning packet for another use). Break noodles into small pieces; place in a large salad bowl. Add the cabbage, onions, pineapple, cherries, almonds and sesame seeds. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients. Add contents of reserved seasoning packet; shake well. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: Napa cabbage, also known as Chinese cabbage, is the best choice for this salad. It has a mild flavor and tender texture that works well with the other ingredients.
  • Slice the cabbage thinly: This will help the cabbage absorb the dressing and make it easier to eat.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the cabbage, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the cabbage from steaming instead of stir-frying.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to cabbage, you can add other vegetables to this salad, such as carrots, bell peppers, or onions.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The cabbage will start to wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This spicy shredded Napa cabbage salad is a delicious and healthy 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 and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering.

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