Garden Salad with an Asian Touch
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant and refreshing "Garden Salad with an Asian Touch." Packed with crisp mixed greens, crunchy cucumbers, sweet julienned carrots, and a burst of color from red bell peppers, this salad is an effortless yet gourmet addition to any meal. Fresh cilantro, green onions, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds add layers of bold flavor, while the tangy-sweet sesame-ginger dressing ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and featuring wholesome ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and lime juice, this nutrient-rich dish is perfect as a light lunch, side salad, or appetizer. With vegan-friendly substitutions and no cooking required, it’s a versatile masterpiece that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large Carrot, julienned or shredded
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove Minced garlic
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.8 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1312 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1857 mg | 40% | |
*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.
