Chinese cabbage salad with nuts: a quick and easy healthy recipe

Chinese cabbage salad is a light, healthy, and delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with almost any main course. This easy Chinese cabbage salad recipe is packed with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, making it an excellent choice for a healthy diet. Also known as Napa cabbage salad, this dish is rich in fiber, which supports healthy digestion, as well as B vitamins (especially folate and vitamin B6), vitamin C, vitamin A, and many other essential nutrients.

Adding cashews and hazelnuts enhances both the flavor and nutritional value of the salad. The nuts provide a pleasant crunch and are naturally rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative stress. They also contain B vitamins that support the nervous system and brain function, healthy unsaturated fatty acids, and high-quality plant protein essential for maintaining energy levels, metabolism, and muscle health.

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Ingredients

To prepare this fresh and flavorful chinese cabbage salad with salmon, you will need:

• ½ head of Chinese (Napa) cabbage;
• 100 g lightly salted red fish (salmon or trout);
• 20 g hazelnuts;
• 20 g cashews;
• Juice of ½ lemon;
• ½ teaspoon salt;
• 1 tablespoon cold-pressed vegetable oil (for dressing);

How to make chinese cabbage salad

Wash the Chinese cabbage, pat it dry with a kitchen towel, and slice it into thin strips. Cut the lightly salted salmon or trout into thin strips or slices. Crush the hazelnuts and cashews using a mortar and pestle.

Squeeze the juice from half a lemon. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, fish, and crushed nuts. Add salt, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. Toss everything well until evenly coated.

Serve immediately after preparation for the freshest taste. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley, basil, or dill.

Recipe notes:

For the best flavor, use lightly salted salmon or trout. This healthy cabbage salad can be dressed with a variety of cold-pressed oils, including corn oil, camelina oil, sesame oil or sunflower oil. For a richer aroma and a more distinctive taste, add a small amount of black cumin seed oil or mustard seed oil.

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