Description
This Asian Chopped Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, crunchy textures, and a zesty dressing that dances on your palate. Each bite bursts with the flavors of sesame, ginger, and a hint of sweetness, making it a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- Vegetables:
- 2 cups Napa cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Protein:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded (optional)
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- If using, add the shredded chicken and toss again to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain the crunchiness of the vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan option, omit the chicken and use agave syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of salad with dressing
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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