Mixed Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mixed Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette—a perfect fusion of fresh, crunchy vegetables and bold, Asian-inspired flavors. This quick and easy recipe features an irresistible mix of crisp greens like arugula, spinach, and romaine, paired with bright additions like cucumber, julienned carrot, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and a touch of cilantro for freshness. The star of the dish is undoubtedly the homemade hoisin vinaigrette, a tangy-sweet blend of hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Perfectly balanced and bursting with umami, this dressing takes your salad from simple to sensational. Garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this versatile dish can be served as a refreshing side or a light main course. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a healthy, flavorful addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro leaves over the salad ingredients for a fresh, herbal flavor.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl or jar with a lid, prepare the hoisin vinaigrette by whisking together hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning as needed (e.g., add a small pinch of salt or a splash of rice vinegar for more acidity).

Step 6

Drizzle the hoisin vinaigrette evenly over the salad. Use salad tongs or clean hands to gently toss everything together until the dressing coats all the ingredients.

Step 7

Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a light main course or a side dish for a larger meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1217.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	688.6

Total Fat 37.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.5g
Cholesterol 1.4mg	0%
Sodium 1494.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 41.9g
Protein 17.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 402.2mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 2661.3mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 45.0%