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Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Dressing is Delicious!

A refreshing and colorful Asian Chopped Salad with a flavorful sesame dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced (any color)
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Toss well to mix all the vegetables evenly.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken, tofu, or edamame to the salad.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability, such as adding snap peas or radishes for extra crunch.

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