Asian Chopped Salad
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5
Asian Chopped Salad
Description
The Asian Chopped Salad features finely chopped romaine lettuce and thinly sliced green and purple cabbage, along with colorful julienned carrots, bell pepper slices, snap peas, and fresh bean sprouts. Green onions add a mild onion flavor. These vegetables offer a mix of crisp and tender textures that hold well when combined.
The salad is tossed with a sesame ginger dressing that lends a balanced sweet and tangy taste with a hint of garlic and ginger. Toasting almonds in sesame oil enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delicate crunch. A finishing sprinkle of cilantro and sesame seeds provides fresh herbal and nutty notes, giving depth without overpowering the fresh vegetables.
It is served chilled or at room temperature, suitable as a refreshing side salad or a lighter meal component. The colorful ingredients make it visually appealing and nutritionally diverse.
Ingredients
- 1 romaine lettuce chopped, heart
- 1 cup green cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup bean sprout
- 1 cup snap peas sliced
- 1 cup carrots julienned
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, chopped, fresh
- ⅓ cup Sesame ginger dressing store bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup almonds toasted, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash, prep and chop all vegetables
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat and toast almonds for 3-5 minutes or until slightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Combine all ingredients together and toss with dressing.
- Top with toasted almonds, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 972mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 18686IU | 374% |
| Vitamin C | 159mg | 177% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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