Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad
This crunchy gluten-free salad tosses napa and red cabbage, carrots, edamame and bell pepper in a tamari-sesame dressing, then tops it with roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. Add noodles or protein to make it a meal.
At a glance: This easy lunch recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (15 min prep, 10 min cook). It uses 15 ingredients — including shredded napa or green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots — and walks through 4 steps. Updated . Browse more lunch recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad: When preparing this lunch recipe, bagged slaw and salad kits can include crunchy toppings made with wheat, so shred the cabbage yourself or check the bag, and use tamari labeled gluten-free. Roasted peanuts or cashews and sesame seeds should carry the same label.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by using gluten-free grains and avoiding gluten-containing ingredients. Always double-check labels for hidden gluten.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- For real crunch, use at least two crisp vegetables such as shredded carrots, cabbage, snap peas or cucumber, and add them just before serving.
- If noodles are your base, rinse them under cold water after cooking so they don't stick together in the salad. Choose noodles labeled gluten-free.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts for extra crunch. Choose peanuts labeled gluten-free if they are packaged or flavored.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad take?
Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad takes about 25 minutes: 15 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad?
Check shredded napa or green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots before they go into Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad. Bagged slaw and salad kits can include crunchy toppings made with wheat, so shred the cabbage yourself or check the bag, and use tamari labeled gluten-free. Roasted peanuts or cashews and sesame seeds should carry the same label.
Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad use?
Gluten-Free Asian Crunch Salad relies on gluten-free noodles or pasta, gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.
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