Asian Style Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant, nutrient-packed Asian Style Salad, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a lively party side dish. Brimming with crisp mixed greens, julienned red bell pepper and carrot, refreshing cucumber slices, protein-rich edamame, and the bold crunch of shredded purple cabbage, this recipe celebrates fresh vegetables in every bite. The salad is elevated with fragrant cilantro, roasted peanuts, and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. Tossed in a tangy, homemade soy-ginger dressing balanced with sesame oil and honey, this dish delivers the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and umami. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this colorful, crowd-pleasing salad makes a great choice for healthy eating while satisfying your palate with Asian-inspired flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 1 cup Edamame
- 1 cup Shredded purple cabbage
- 0.5 cup Chopped cilantro
- 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Julienne the red bell pepper and carrot. Thinly slice the cucumber and green onions. Add these vegetables to the bowl with the salad greens.
Cook the edamame according to package instructions, then let it cool. Add the cooled edamame to the salad bowl.
Add the shredded purple cabbage and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds for about 2 minutes until they are lightly golden and aromatic. Remove from the heat and set aside.
For the dressing, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and roasted peanuts over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful Asian-style salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.9 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2143 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 53.8 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2866 mg | 61% | |
*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.
