Oriental Chinese Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Oriental Chinese Salad, a delightful medley of crisp, colorful vegetables and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Packed with crunchy Romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, and sliced cucumber, this salad offers layers of texture and freshness in every bite. Sweet mandarin orange segments add a zesty twist, while sliced almonds and crunchy chow mein noodles provide the perfect nutty and crispy contrast. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, this salad is a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and umami. Perfect as a light lunch or a show-stopping side, this easy-to-make, no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and serves up a healthy, crowd-pleasing dish. Try this Oriental Chinese Salad today for a burst of global flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 3 pieces Green onions (scallions)
- 0.5 cups Cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cups Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
- 0.25 cups Sliced almonds
- 0.5 cups Crunchy chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Finely shred the red cabbage and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.
Peel and julienne the carrot into thin matchstick pieces. Add it to the salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the cilantro leaves. Add both to the salad mixture.
Add the mandarin orange segments to the salad for a burst of citrusy sweetness.
In a small dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool and add them to the salad.
Sprinkle the crunchy chow mein noodles over the salad for added texture.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Oriental Chinese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.7 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1599 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 409 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2356 mg | 50% | |
*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.
