Description
This vibrant Salad with Asian Dressing is a refreshing blend of mixed greens, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful dressing with a hint of sesame and ginger. It’s a perfect light and nutritious dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped peanuts
Asian Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, ginger, and garlic.
- Toss and Serve: Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to combine. Top with almonds or peanuts and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- You can make the dressing ahead and store it for up to 5 days.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
