Crunchy Asian Sesame Salad

Bright, bold, and irresistibly crunchy, this Crunchy Asian Sesame Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds! Packed with colorful green and purple cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and fragrant cilantro, this salad is elevated with a delightful medley of textures from toasted slivered almonds, sesame seeds, and crunchy ramen noodles. Tossed in a flavorful sesame-ginger dressing made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and fresh garlic, this Asian-inspired salad bursts with vibrant flavors that are as refreshing as they are satisfying. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a potluck favorite, this quick-to-prepare salad comes together in just 20 minutes and serves up to six. Try this savory and sweet recipe for a healthy, crave-worthy dish that’s sure to impress! Keywords: Crunchy Asian Sesame Salad, sesame-ginger dressing, healthy cabbage salad, vibrant Asian-inspired dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Purple cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 packet Ramen noodles (uncooked)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Finely shred the green and purple cabbage using a sharp knife or food processor. Transfer to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrots, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and roughly chop the cilantro leaves. Add these ingredients to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Chop the green onions and add them to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Step 5

Break the uncooked ramen noodles into small pieces. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until they are golden and crunchy. Set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl or glass jar, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 8

Add the toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and ramen noodle pieces to the salad and gently toss again for even distribution.

Step 9

Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant flavors and crunch of this delightful Asian-inspired sesame salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1160.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1444.7

Total Fat 87.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2759.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 48.7g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 531.4mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 3141.1mg	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: 51.6%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 37.9%