Water Chestnut Salad with Asian Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this crisp and refreshing Water Chestnut Salad with Asian Dressing! Packed with vibrant veggies like crunchy cucumber, julienned carrots, and sweet red bell peppers, this recipe is a feast for the eyes and the palate. The highlight is the nutty, subtly sweet canned water chestnuts that bring a unique crunch to every bite. Tossed in a zesty homemade Asian dressing made with soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, ginger, and garlic, this salad bursts with tangy, savory flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, this quick, no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect as a light appetizer, a side dish for your favorite Asian-inspired meals, or a refreshing lunch option. Healthy, flavorful, and effortlessly easy, it’s sure to become a go-to for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz canned water chestnuts
• 1 large English cucumber
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 3 stalks scallions (green onions)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned water chestnuts. Thinly slice them and set them aside.

Step 2

Cut the cucumber into thin rounds, or slice into halved moons if preferred. Peel and julienne the carrot. Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips. Chop the scallions into small pieces. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, freshly grated ginger, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the Asian dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the water chestnuts, cucumber slices, carrot julienne, red bell pepper strips, scallions, and cilantro.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes for the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(837.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	429.6

Total Fat 18.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1813.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.3g
Protein 10.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 205.9mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 2455.9mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 53.8%