Description
This Asian-inspired crunch salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish packed with crisp vegetables, roasted peanuts, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or side dish!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, or your favorite)
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup edamame, shelled
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts or cashews
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For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sriracha, and sesame seeds. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Chop the Vegetables: Wash and prepare the cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, mix the greens, cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, edamame, cilantro, and green onions.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Top with Crunch: Sprinkle roasted peanuts or cashews on top.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately or store in the fridge (dressing separate) for later.
Notes
- Add grilled tofu, shrimp, or chicken for extra protein.
- Store dressing separately to keep the salad crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired