Oriental Salad
Crunchy, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Oriental Salad is a refreshing medley of crisp Napa cabbage, romaine lettuce, and julienned carrots, paired with the sweet crunch of toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds. Accentuated by the tangy-sweet harmony of a homemade dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and a hint of fresh ginger and garlic, this salad delivers an irresistible Asian-inspired flavor profile. With bright pops of color from red bell pepper and scallions, and a fresh herbal note from chopped cilantro, this quick and easy 20-minute recipe is perfect as a light meal or side dish. Loaded with nutrient-packed veggies and simple pantry staples, this dish is as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Napa cabbage
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Carrots, julienned
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
Instructions
Wash and dry the Napa cabbage and romaine lettuce. Chop both into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Add the julienned carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, scallions, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the greens.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well-coated.
Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds over the top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 355 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 703 mg | 15% | |
*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.
