Aunt Grace's Napa Salad Recipe

A family favorite! This vibrant Napa cabbage salad, made famous by Aunt Grace, is a refreshing and delicious side dish or light meal. Crisp Napa cabbage, juicy mandarin oranges, and a zesty, homemade dressing combine for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or a simple weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 753.9 kcal
Protein 24g
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Ingredients for Aunt Grace's Napa Salad

  • 1 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
  • Butter
  • 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, crushed
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
  • Roasted Soybeans
  • Pine Nuts
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 ramen noodle flavor packet
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

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How to Make Aunt Grace's Napa Salad

  1. In a large bowl, thinly slice the Napa cabbage. Add the shredded carrots and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mandarin orange juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and ginger. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Add the mandarin orange segments and toasted sesame seeds. Toss again to distribute evenly.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for later. The flavors will meld beautifully if you let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

82g

Carbs

24g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Aunt Grace's Napa Salad?

Aunt Grace's Napa Salad takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Aunt Grace's Napa Salad?

Aunt Grace's Napa Salad has approximately 753.9 calories per serving, with about 24 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 73 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Aunt Grace's Napa Salad?

The key ingredients for Aunt Grace's Napa Salad are Chinese Cabbage, Butter, Ramen Noodles, Slivered Almonds, Sesame Seeds, Roasted Soybeans. See the full list with measurements above.

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