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Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing
The Asian Chopped Salad mixes crisp romaine, purple cabbage, carrots, sugar snap peas, green onions, red bell pepper, and cilantro with crunchy roasted peanuts and a sesame ginger dressing. This salad offers a fresh, crisp texture and bright, nutty flavors from the dressing and garnishes, making it a refreshing and satisfying side or light meal.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
(1.5-cup servings)
Calories:
183 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 (1.5-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% 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.