Oriental Salad Makeover
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Oriental Salad Makeover! Bursting with the crunch of romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, and carrots, paired with refreshing cucumber and zesty green onions, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Topped with toasted slivered almonds, sesame seeds, and crispy wonton strips, every bite delivers a delightful combination of textures. The homemade sesame-ginger dressing, made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey, ties it all together with a perfect balance of savory and tangy notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light standalone meal. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a dinner, this Asian-inspired salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 quarter cup Slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 cup Crispy wonton strips
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Shred the red cabbage and add it to the salad bowl along with the shredded carrots.
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and finely chop the green onions. Add both to the salad bowl.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly and add to the bowl.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips over the salad for added crunch.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the sesame-ginger dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.
Serve the Oriental Salad Makeover immediately as a fresh and flavorful side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1703 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2228 mg | 47% | |
*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.
