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Fresh Asian Chopped Salad with Zesty Sesame Ginger Dressing

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A vibrant, crunchy salad featuring a medley of fresh veggies and a bright, tangy sesame ginger dressing. Quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 head napa cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 cup red cabbage, finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots, shredded or julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds or chopped peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes or Sriracha (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Rinse all vegetables well. Finely chop napa and red cabbage into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide. Shred or julienne carrots. Dice red bell pepper into small pieces. Thinly slice green onions and snow peas. Roughly chop cilantro. Toss all veggies into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sliced almonds or chopped peanuts until golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sesame seeds for the last minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and chili flakes or Sriracha if using. Whisk or shake until well combined.
  4. Pour dressing over chopped veggies and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle toasted nuts and sesame seeds on top just before serving.
  6. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours. Toss again before serving if chilled.

Notes

For best texture, chop veggies finely and toss salad close to serving time. Toast nuts and seeds to enhance flavor. Dressing can be made a day ahead but keep separate until serving to avoid sogginess. Use tamari for gluten-free soy sauce substitute. Swap honey with maple syrup for vegan version.

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Keywords: Asian salad, chopped salad, sesame ginger dressing, healthy salad, quick salad, gluten-free salad, vegan salad option

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