🥗 Fresh & Crunchy Napa Cabbage Salad

If you’re looking for a light, refreshing, and nutrient-packed side dish, this Napa Cabbage Salad is the perfect choice. It’s crisp, flavorful, and comes together in just minutes—making it a go-to recipe for busy days, family dinners, or when you just want something fresh and energizing.

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🌿 Ingredients

1 small head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced

1 medium carrot, shredded or julienned

3–4 green onions, thinly sliced

Small handful of fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 large clove garlic, minced

Juice of ½ an orange + 1 teaspoon orange zest

  -Low-histamine option: 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or ½ teaspoon citric acid in ¼ cup water

2 tablespoons sesame oil

¼ cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)

1 teaspoon honey

Salt & pepper, to taste

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🥢 How to Make It

Prep the veggies – Slice or shred the Napa cabbage into thin strips. Toss in the shredded carrot, sliced green onions, and cilantro.

Make the dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, rice vinegar (or lemon juice/citric acid alternative), garlic, sesame oil, and honey until smooth.

Toss together – Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated.

Finish it off – Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Give it one last gentle toss.

Serve & enjoy – Best served fresh at room temperature as a side dish or light main.

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🌟 Why You’ll Love It

This salad is:
✅ Light but filling – great as a side or a refreshing meal
✅ Packed with flavor – zesty, nutty, and perfectly balanced
✅ Flexible – easy to adapt for citrus sensitivities or low-histamine diets
✅ Good for digestion – cabbage and carrots provide fiber and antioxidants

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply want a quick, healthy lunch, this Napa Cabbage Salad brings freshness and flavor to your table.