4.7 from 72 votes
Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing
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.
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 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
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
- *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
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
% 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.