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); 1/2 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

Elevate your meals with this vibrant Asian Chopped Salad, a delightful fusion of fresh vegetables and a homemade sesame dressing. This salad is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it’s also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite proteins like chicken or turkey. The combination of crunchy white and red cabbage, sweet bell peppers, crisp snap peas, and roasted cashews delivers a satisfying texture and bold flavors in every bite. Perfect as a light lunch or an impressive side dish for gatherings, this salad is both nutritious and delicious. Enjoy the burst of freshness that makes it a must-try!

Ingredients

Scale

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)
1/2 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)

Instructions

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and roast cashews until golden brown. Let cool before chopping.
Wash and prepare all vegetables: slice cabbages and bell pepper, julienne carrot, and chop sugar snap peas and green onions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared vegetables along with chopped cilantro and roasted cashews.
To make the dressing, mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, grated ginger in a jar with a lid; shake until combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Feel free to add grilled chicken or turkey for extra protein. Swap out veggies based on seasonal availability for variety. Make the dressing ahead of time for convenience.