Description
This fresh and vibrant Salad with Asian Dressing is a delightful mix of mixed greens, crunchy vegetables, and a flavorful Asian-inspired dressing. It’s a perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, and shredded cabbage)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- ½ cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
Asian Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and toasted almonds.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, and sriracha if using until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp for extra protein.
- For a creamier dressing, mix in 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
