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Asian Cranberry Almond Salad + Sesame Dressing
Crunchy Asian chopped salad with tangy dried cranberries, sliced almonds, cilantro, and the best 2-minute homemade sesame dressing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 bag tricolor cole slaw (without dressing)
- ½ red onion sliced or chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup almonds
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (I used low sodium)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add cole slaw, onions, cranberries, almonds, and cilantro to a large bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a jar (or similar container), cover and shake well. Toss salad with dressing and serve immediately OR if preparing ahead, cover salad with plastic wrap and store dressing and salad in fridge, then toss immediately before serving.
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Notes
- Store extra dressing in fridge up to five days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
239mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.