Name: Asian Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 cups white cabbage (thinly sliced); 3 cups red cabbage (thinly sliced); 1 medium red bell pepper (cut into thin strips); 1 medium carrot (julienne); 1 cup sugar snap peas (chopped); 3 green onions (chopped); 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped); 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/2 cup cashews (toasted and chopped); 1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles; 4 tbsp sesame oil; 4 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and grated); 1 tsp salt (or added to taste); 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (or added to taste)

Description

Experience the vibrant flavors and refreshing crunch of this Asian Chopped Salad Recipe, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables that brightens up any meal. Packed with colorful ingredients like crisp cabbages, sweet bell peppers, and crunchy snap peas, this salad not only looks appealing but is also incredibly nutritious. The homemade dressing combines the rich taste of sesame oil with zesty lime juice and honey for a balanced sweet-savory punch. Ideal as a side dish at gatherings or as a light main course, this salad is versatile enough to suit any occasion. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, it’s perfect for busy weeknights while still being satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

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3 cups white cabbage (thinly sliced)
3 cups red cabbage (thinly sliced)
1 medium red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
1 medium carrot (julienne)
1 cup sugar snap peas (chopped)
3 green onions (chopped)
1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 cup cashews (toasted and chopped)
1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles
4 tbsp sesame oil
4 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
1 tsp salt (or added to taste)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper (or added to taste)

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Instructions

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and roast cashews until golden brown. Allow them to cool before chopping.
Wash and prepare all vegetables: thinly slice the cabbages, julienne the carrot, and chop the sugar snap peas and green onions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared vegetables along with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, crispy chow mein noodles, and toasted cashews.
In a jar with a lid, mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Shake well to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss thoroughly to coat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg