Alli's Oriental Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Alli's Oriental Salad is the perfect combination of crisp textures and tangy-sweet harmony. This eye-catching dish features a base of crunchy romaine lettuce, red cabbage, and shredded carrots, topped with refreshing cucumber slices and tender mandarin orange segments. Toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds add a delightful nuttiness, while a zesty homemade dressing—made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic—ties everything together with a savory-sweet kick. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is a versatile side dish or light main course that’s sure to impress. Perfect for those seeking an Asian-inspired recipe packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Red cabbage
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red cabbage and add it to the bowl along with the shredded carrots.

Step 3

Dice the cucumber into small cubes and add it to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Gently toss in the mandarin oranges, ensuring they don't break apart.

Step 5

Thinly slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 6

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds until they are golden and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool, then sprinkle over the salad.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad right before serving, and toss to combine evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Alli's Oriental Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1052.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	843.2

Total Fat 50.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1925.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 58.1g
Protein 21.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 336.9mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1950.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 40.3%