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Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing Recipe

Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and crunchy Cashew Crunch Salad with a flavorful Sesame Dressing that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. This Asian-inspired salad combines shredded green and purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, roasted cashews, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a zesty sesame dressing.


Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup roasted salted cashews
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Sesame Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as avocado or vegetable oil)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, cashews, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
  2. Make the Sesame Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and neutral oil until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Toss and Serve: Pour the sesame dressing over the salad and toss well until evenly coated. Serve immediately for the best crunch or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add grilled chicken or tofu.
  • Leftovers stay crunchy for about a day, making it perfect for meal prep!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg