Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing

Name: Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 (1.5-cup servings)
Ingredients: 1 medium head romaine; 1 1/2 cups purple cabbage; 1 cup julienned carrot; 1 cup sugar snap peas; 3 green onions; 1 red bell pepper; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 2/3 cup roasted peanuts*; 1 batch Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing

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Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6 (1.5-cup servings)
Calories
183 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free

Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing

Clara Sanders

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This easy Asian-inspired salad features vibrant veggies and a delicious sesame-ginger dressing! It's so healthy, fresh, and great made ahead for picnics, potlucks, gatherings and take-along lunches.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 medium head romaine (4-5 cups chopped)
1 1/2 cups purple cabbage
1 cup julienned carrot
1 cup sugar snap peas
3 green onions
1 red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2/3 cup roasted peanuts*
1 batch Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing

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Instructions

Make the Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing. (Or prepare this ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until ready.)
Chop the romaine lettuce and cabbage. (I like small pieces for the "chop salad style" so it's easy to scoop up with a spoon.) Place in a large bowl with the carrots.
Slice sugar snap peas and green onions. Dice bell pepper and roughly chop cilantro. Add them to the bowl.
Add the peanuts, then pour the dressing on top. Toss well to combine.
Top with additional sesame seeds, nuts, or cilantro if desired.

Notes

*Nuts: Or you can use 1/3 roasted peanuts + 1/3 cup sliced almonds. Add more as desired. Cashews would be tasty too!
Making ahead: Once the salad and dressing are tossed together, I find it keeps for a day or two in the fridge. If making further ahead of time, you can store the salad and dressing in separate containers. Then toss together right before serving so the salad doesn’t get soggy.
Yield: Recipe makes about 9 cups salad.
Original dressing: I've updated this recipe with a new dressing. But if you're looking for the original one, it's: 1/4 cup rice vinegar + 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil + 1 Tbsp. tamari + 1 Tbsp. maple syrup + 1.5 Tbsp. sesame seeds. Optional minced garlic and ginger.
Recipe originally published June 2015. Updated March 2025.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Potassium 388mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 5143IU (103%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6(1.5-cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	183kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Potassium	388mg	8%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	5143IU	103%
Vitamin C	52mg	58%
Calcium	69mg	7%
Iron	2mg	11%