Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 (1.5-cup servings)
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Calories
183 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing
Description
Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing features a colorful mix of chopped romaine lettuce, purple cabbage, carrots, and sugar snap peas, combined with diced red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Roasted peanuts add a crunchy element that complements the fresh vegetables.
The salad is tossed with an Asian sesame ginger dressing that balances acidity, sweetness, and savory sesame notes. The ingredients are chopped finely to facilitate easy scooping and mixing, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
This salad can be served immediately after tossing or stored separately with the dressing added just before serving to maintain freshness and crunch. It yields about 9 cups and can be topped with extra nuts, sesame seeds, or cilantro to enhance texture and appearance.
For best results, the dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated. Variations in nuts include mixing peanuts with sliced almonds or cashews for different flavors and crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 romaine lettuce 4-5 cups chopped, medium head
- 1 1/2 cups purple cabbage
- 1 cup carrot julienned
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 3 green onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- 2/3 cup peanuts roasted
- 1 batch Asian sesame ginger dressing
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
- Substitute or add nuts such as sliced almonds or cashews for varied texture and flavor.
- To keep salad crisp when storing, keep dressing separate and toss just before serving.
- Yield of approximately 9 cups serves multiple portions as a side or light main dish.
- The original dressing includes rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, tamari, maple syrup, and sesame seeds; minced garlic and ginger are optional.
- Salad can be prepped ahead but is best combined with dressing shortly before eating to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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