Asian Chopped Salad is a bowl of crunchy, delicious goodness. This is a vibrant and healthy side dish with a sweet and savory flavor profile. The homemade Asian salad dressing is quick to whip up and irresistible.
Ingredients3 cups white cabbage , thinly sliced
3 cups red cabbage , thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium carrot, julienne
1 cup sugar snap peas, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 cup cashews, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles, or wontons
For Asian Salad Dressing
4 tbsp sesame oil
4 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tsp salt, or added to taste
1/2 tsp ground black pepper, or added to taste
Method
* Roast cashews on a preheated skillet until golden brown. Let them cool down completely. Chop them into small pieces.
* Wash and prepare all the vegetables and arrange them in a large bowl.
* Sprinkle the salad with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, noodles and cashews.
* For the Asian salad dressing, combine the ingredients together in a jar and shake well.
* Pour the dressing over the salad before serving and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.