Crunchy Asian Salad
Packed with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and irresistible texture, this Crunchy Asian Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic side dish or light meal. Featuring a medley of crisp Napa and red cabbages, sweet shredded carrots, snappy snow peas, and red bell pepper strips, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and taste buds. Tossed with a zesty sesame-ginger dressing and topped with toasted almonds and sesame seeds, every bite delivers a satisfying crunch and tangy, nutty goodness. Perfect for meal prepping or serving at your next gathering, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and can be enjoyed chilled for even more flavor. Whether as a healthy side dish or stand-alone lunch, this vibrant Asian-inspired salad is sure to wow your crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Napa cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 cup Carrots
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and red cabbage and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Shred the carrots using a box grater or julienne peeler and add them to the bowl.
Slice the snow peas thinly on a diagonal and dice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Add both to the bowl.
Chop the green onions and cilantro, and stir them into the mix of vegetables.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Make the dressing by whisking together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat everything evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds on top of the salad just before serving for added crunch.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours for the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Crunchy Asian Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.9 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1324 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2475 mg | 53% | |
*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.
