Description
This Asian-inspired Salad with a flavorful dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or a side. Packed with colorful vegetables and a delicious sesame dressing, it’s a perfect blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup edamame (cooked and shelled)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, edamame, green onions, almonds, and sesame seeds.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, garlic, and olive oil until fully combined.
- Assemble: Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make it a complete meal.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
