Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad packed with vibrant colors and flavors. This Asian-inspired salad is loaded with fresh veggies, toasted almonds, crispy chow mein noodles, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
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Fresh Veggie Mix:
- 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup snap peas, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Crunchy Toppings:
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, snap peas, red bell pepper, radishes, and green onions.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat vegetables evenly.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle almonds, chow mein noodles, and sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, include grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- You can use sunflower seeds or pepitas instead of almonds for a nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
