Sugar-Free Asian Style Salad
Dive into a bowl of vibrant, nutrient-packed goodness with this Sugar-Free Asian Style Salad, perfect for health-conscious eaters seeking bold, refreshing flavors. Packed with a medley of crisp salad greens, crunchy red bell peppers, sweet carrots, and cooling cucumbers, this salad boasts an irresistible balance of textures. Protein-rich edamame adds heartiness, while a quick-to-whisk dressing made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and lime juice delivers that classic umami-packed Asian flair—without any added sugar. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chia seeds for an extra crunch, this quick and easy recipe is ready in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal go-to for light lunches, dinner side dishes, or meal prep. Healthy, flavorful, and effortlessly delicious, this sugar-free salad will become a new staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup edamame
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: thinly slice the red bell pepper, julienne the carrot, and chop the cucumber into half-moon slices.
Cook the edamame according to package instructions, usually by boiling for about 5 minutes, then draining and cooling.
Thinly slice the green onions, including the green part for garnish.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, red bell pepper slices, carrot juliennes, cucumber slices, cooked edamame, and sliced green onions.
Prepare the sugar-free Asian dressing by whisking together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice in a small bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chia seeds over the top for added crunch and nutrition.
Toss the salad one final time to distribute the seeds, and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing, sugar-free Asian style salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.9 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1379 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2016 mg | 43% | |
*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.
