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Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing

Crunchy Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing You’ll Love

This Easy Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing is a quick, healthy, and vegan-friendly dish packed with fresh vegetables and a nutty dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Chopped Lettuce Use any variety of crisp lettuce such as romaine or iceberg.
  • 2 cups Shredded Red Cabbage Green cabbage can be used in place of red for a milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Buy pre-shredded carrots for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Green Onions Scallions can be substituted for green onions.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used if rice vinegar is unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toast the seeds for an enhanced flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Sesame Oil Neutral oils can replace sesame oil, but this will alter the flavor profile.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Agave nectar can be used for a vegan alternative.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust seasoning to your personal preference.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • grater or food processor
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry the chopped lettuce thoroughly, then slice it into bite-sized pieces. Shred the red cabbage and carrots using a grater or food processor. Chop the green onions and set aside in a large bowl.
  2. In the large salad bowl, toss together the prepared lettuce, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions using tongs.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and either honey or maple syrup for a smooth consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the vibrant salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the vegetables. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best freshness, keep dressing separate until serving. Toasting sesame seeds enhances flavor. Adjust sweetness in dressing to taste.

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