Asian Crunch Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and irresistible **Asian Crunch Salad** that bursts with texture and bold flavors. Featuring a colorful medley of shredded Napa and red cabbage, crisp julienned carrots, and fresh cucumber rounds, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Red bell pepper, green onions, and a handful of fresh cilantro add a zesty flair, while roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds provide the perfect crunch. Tossed in a tangy-sweet sesame ginger dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and fresh aromatics like grated ginger and minced garlic, every bite is a flavor-packed delight. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed dish is the perfect quick side or appetizer for your favorite **Asian-inspired recipes**, offering vibrant freshness in every bite. Try it paired with grilled chicken or tofu for a complete meal that’s as healthy as it is tasty!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups, shredded Napa cabbage
- 2 cups, shredded Red cabbage
- 2 medium, julienned Carrots
- 1 medium, sliced into thin rounds Cucumber
- 1 medium, julienned Red bell pepper
- 4 stalks, thinly sliced Green onions
- 0.5 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 0.5 cup, chopped Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons, toasted Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon, freshly grated Ginger
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and green onions. Toss well to mix the vegetables evenly.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Add chopped cilantro and toss again gently to distribute evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.
Sprinkle the top with chopped roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds just before serving for added crunch.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish with your favorite Asian-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1917 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2794 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
