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Asian Chopped Salad

Crispy Asian Chopped Salad with a Flavor-Packed Dressing

This Asian Chopped Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and crunchy cashews, topped with a zesty homemade dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups White Cabbage Chopped
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage Chopped
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienned
  • 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas Halved
  • 1 bunch Green Onions Sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Cashews Toasted and chopped
  • 2 cups Crispy Chow Mein Noodles
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mason jar
  • mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and aromatic. Chop them into smaller pieces once cooled.
  2. Wash and prepare all vegetables: thinly slice the cabbages, julienne the carrot, chop the bell pepper, cut sugar snap peas as desired, and slice green onions.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared vegetables and create a vibrant display.
  4. Sprinkle chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, and toasted cashews over the vegetable mix. Add crispy chow mein noodles, and toss gently.
  5. In a mason jar, combine sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For meal prep, store dressing separately until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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