15-Minute Asian Cabbage Chopped Salad
A vibrant, crunchy salad combining crisp Napa and red cabbage with fresh vegetables, protein-rich edamame, and golden wonton strips. The mix of textures from tender cabbage, grated carrots, and crunchy peanuts creates an satisfying dish perfect for potlucks, lunch meal prep, or as a fresh side dish. Asian salad dressing ties everything together with bold flavors that complement the crisp vegetables and nutty elements.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Asian Salad Dressing
- ½ head Napa cabbage
- ¼ head red cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, destemmed
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 ¼ cups edamame, shelled, cooked, and cooled
- ½ cup fried wonton stripstoasted sesame seeds1/4 cupgluten-free
less crunch but still textural
- ¼ cup honey roasted peanuts, choppedtoasted almonds1:1tree-nutspeanuts-freeadds tree_nuts
different nutty flavor profile
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Make Asian Salad Dressing and refrigerate until needed
- 2
Wash and pat dry all vegetables
- 3
Slice Napa cabbage and red cabbage into strips
- 4
Peel and grate carrot into thin strips or ribbons
- 5
Add cabbage and carrots to bowl
- 6
Roughly chop cilantro and dice celery
- 7
Add cilantro, celery, and edamame to bowl
- 8
Top with wonton strips, peanuts and green onions
- 9
Drizzle Asian Salad Dressing over salad to taste
- 10
Toss to combine and serve
Tips
Slice cabbage into uniform 1/4 inch strips for the best texture and even distribution of dressing.
Add wonton strips just before serving to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent them from getting soggy.
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled salad for up to 2 days. Store dressing separately for best texture.
Prep all vegetables up to 1 day ahead. Assemble and dress just before serving.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch. Best enjoyed immediately after dressing.
Common Mistakes
Add dressing gradually to avoid overdressing and soggy vegetables.
Keep wonton strips separate until serving to maintain crispness.
Substitutions
Vegan Options
Gluten-Free Swaps
less crunch but still textural
Nut-Free Alternatives
different nutty flavor profile
FAQ
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes, prep vegetables up to 1 day ahead and store separately. Assemble and dress just before serving for best texture and crunch.
What if I cannot find wonton strips?
Substitute with toasted sesame seeds, crushed rice crackers, or toasted nuts for similar crunch. Adjust quantity to taste preference.
How long will this salad keep in the refrigerator?
Dressed salad keeps 1-2 days refrigerated, though texture will soften. Undressed components keep 3-4 days separately stored.