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Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant Asian Chopped Salad featuring crisp romaine, purple cabbage, sugar snap peas, and a colorful mix of vegetables, tossed in a savory Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts for added texture and flavor. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 medium head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups purple cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup julienned carrot
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2/3 cup roasted peanuts

Dressing (Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing)

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and toasted sesame seeds in a bowl. Whisk until the ingredients are well mixed. You can prepare this dressing ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use.
  2. Chop the lettuce and cabbage. Chop romaine lettuce and purple cabbage into small pieces to make it easy to scoop up with a spoon, creating the classic chopped salad texture. Place them into a large mixing bowl along with the julienned carrots.
  3. Slice and dice the vegetables. Slice the sugar snap peas and green onions thinly. Dice the red bell pepper and roughly chop the cilantro. Add all these vegetables to the large bowl with the lettuce, cabbage, and carrots.
  4. Add peanuts and dressing. Add the roasted peanuts to the bowl, then pour the prepared Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing over the salad components. Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Garnish and serve. Optionally, top the salad with extra toasted sesame seeds, additional peanuts, or fresh cilantro leaves to enhance flavor and presentation. Serve immediately for the freshest texture and taste.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
  • You can substitute roasted peanuts with cashews or almonds if preferred.
  • This salad is best eaten fresh but can be stored for up to a day in the refrigerator; keep dressing separate until ready to toss.
  • To make the salad vegan, ensure the honey is replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar in the dressing.
  • Add some cooked shredded chicken or tofu for a protein boost to make it a complete meal.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/asian-chopped-salad-with-sesame-dressing-recipe/