Szechuan Dinner Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and bold Szechuan Dinner Salad, a refreshing fusion of crisp vegetables, zesty Asian-inspired flavors, and just the right amount of heat. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens, crunchy red bell peppers, and protein-packed edamame, this salad is garnished with roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro for the perfect finishing touch. The star of the dish is the irresistible homemade dressing, featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, Szechuan peppercorns, and a hint of sriracha for a kick of spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe makes a fantastic light dinner or a satisfying side dish that’s anything but ordinary. Perfect for fans of Asian-flavored salads, this Szechuan-inspired delight is sure to become a weeknight favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, arugula, spinach)
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 small Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Edamame, shelled and cooked
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
• 0.5 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, ground

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, shredded carrots, julienned red bell pepper, thinly sliced cucumber, and cooked edamame.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and ground Szechuan peppercorns to create the dressing.

Step 3

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed (e.g., add more soy sauce for saltiness or sriracha for heat).

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 5

Transfer the dressed salad to a serving platter or individual bowls.

Step 6

Sprinkle the top with fresh cilantro leaves and roasted peanuts for garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, flavorful, and bold Szechuan Dinner Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1064.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1128.9

Total Fat 70.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2327.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 39.9g
Protein 55.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 419.6mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3141.5mg	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: 52.2%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 29.5%