Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Asian Chopped Salad, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables and a homemade dressing that perfectly balances sweet and savory notes. This crunchy salad is not only visually appealing with its bright colors but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing side dish. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a nutritious salad that serves six, perfect for meal prep or entertaining guests. Customize it by adding your favorite proteins or swapping ingredients based on what you have on hand. Enjoy the crispy textures and delicious taste that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 3 cups red cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
- 1 medium carrot (julienne)
- 1 cup sugar snap peas (chopped)
- ½ cup cashews (toasted and chopped)
- 4 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
- 1 tsp salt (or added to taste)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper (or added to taste)
- 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ cup crispy chow mein noodles (or wontons)
Instructions
- Roast cashews in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Allow to cool before chopping.
- Wash and slice all vegetables as indicated.
- In a large bowl, combine all sliced vegetables and top with cilantro, sesame seeds, chow mein noodles, and roasted cashews.
- Prepare the dressing by shaking together sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, ginger, salt, and pepper in a jar.
- Pour dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg