Side Dish: United States – Crisp Napa Cabbage and Cucumber Slaw

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Crisp Napa Cabbage and Cucumber Slaw recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 15 min
Cook 0 min
Additional 10 min
Total 25 min

Ingredients

4 cups (about 200 g) Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
1 large English cucumber, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
4 radishes, thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 / 4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp (15 g) toasted sesame seeds
3 tbsp (45 ml) rice vinegar
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh orange juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
1 1 / 2 tsp (7 ml) toasted sesame oil
1 tsp (2 g) fresh ginger, grated
1 / 2 tsp (7 g) honey
Red pepper flakes or a few drops chili oil, to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, cucumber, carrot, radishes, scallions, and cilantro (if using).
In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, honey, and red pepper flakes or chili oil until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
Let the slaw rest for 5–10 minutes to lightly wilt and marry flavors.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds just before serving and toss once more. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature alongside the teriyaki wings.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 80 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.4 g
Protein: 2.6 g
Fat: 3.8 g
Saturated fat: 0.6 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Sodium: 242 mg
Potassium: 393 mg
Calcium: 107 mg
Iron: 1.3 mg
Vitamin A: 158 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 24.2 mg

Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.

Recipe details
Crisp Napa Cabbage and Cucumber Slaw
Country
United States
Region
Southern
Recipe link
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1242

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!