Napa Salad 🥗
Description:
This Napa Salad is another one of those cherished family favorites – and let me tell you, our family is all about savoring good food! 🍽️ I’ve got a little trick up my sleeve for keeping this salad fresh and crunchy: I keep the “toppings” in a ziplock baggie, and I keep the “dry” stuff separate until we’re ready to toss it all together. This ensures that every bite is bursting with flavor and texture! 💥
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes ⏱️
- Total Time: 20 minutes ⏲️
- Recipe Category: Vegetable 🥦
- Keywords: Quick & Easy, No Cooking Required! 🔥
Ingredients:
- 1 head of Napa cabbage 🥬
- 1 cup of sunflower seeds 🌻
- 1/2 cup of white wine vinegar 🍷
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1/2 cup of sugar 🍚
- 2 cups of crunchy noodles 🍜
- 1/2 cup of your favorite oil (like olive or sesame) 🫒
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 279
- Total Fat: 24.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 227.8mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 13g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugars: 8.8g
- Protein: 3.3g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Napa cabbage: Treat it just like you would lettuce for any other salad – wash it, dry it, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. 🥬
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Mix the crunchy goodness: In a small bowl, combine the crunchy noodles, sunflower seeds, and any other nuts or seeds you love for that extra crunch. Set this mixture aside for later. 🥣
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Whip up the dressing: Grab a quart-sized jar and add the white wine vinegar and sugar. Give it a good shake until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then, pour in the soy sauce and oil, and shake it up again until everything is well combined. This dressing is going to take your salad to the next level! 🍶
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Assemble the salad: Place the chopped Napa cabbage in a large salad bowl. Then, sprinkle the nut mixture evenly over the top. Finally, drizzle that delicious dressing all over the salad – make sure you get it in every nook and cranny for maximum flavor! 🌟
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Keep it crunchy: Here’s a pro tip: it’s best to keep the nut mixture separate from the cabbage and dressing until you’re ready to eat. This way, the noodles stay nice and crunchy, and you get that perfect combination of textures in every bite. Trust me, it’s worth the extra step! 🙌
This Napa Salad is not only quick and easy to make, but it’s also bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients. It’s the perfect dish for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or any time you’re craving something fresh and satisfying. Enjoy! 🎉
