Oriental Salad

Crunchy, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Oriental Salad is a refreshing medley of crisp Napa cabbage, romaine lettuce, and julienned carrots, paired with the sweet crunch of toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds. Accentuated by the tangy-sweet harmony of a homemade dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and a hint of fresh ginger and garlic, this salad delivers an irresistible Asian-inspired flavor profile. With bright pops of color from red bell pepper and scallions, and a fresh herbal note from chopped cilantro, this quick and easy 20-minute recipe is perfect as a light meal or side dish. Loaded with nutrient-packed veggies and simple pantry staples, this dish is as wholesome as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 2 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Carrots, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 1 clove Garlic, minced

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Napa cabbage and romaine lettuce. Chop both into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the julienned carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, scallions, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well-coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds over the top of the salad as a garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(879.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	846.4

Total Fat 50.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1353.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 49.2g
Protein 25.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 547.8mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2383.9mg	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: 50.7%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 38.0%