Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing
A refreshing Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing featuring crunchy vegetables and a creamy dressing for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
For the Salad
- ½ head green cabbage finely shredded
- ½ head purple cabbage finely shredded
- 2 cups carrots matchstick-cut or shredded
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ cup sliced green onion
- 2 cups cooked edamame (see FAQs)
- 1-2 cups roasted cashews (see notes)
- 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)
- chicken, shrimp, or other protein
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil (you can use any oil)
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (very important for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- garlic powder a few shakes
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or mayo (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and green onion.
- Add cooked edamame, roasted cashews, and optional crunchy chow mein noodles to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the protein based on your preference, and the dressing can be adjusted for creaminess with more or less Greek yogurt or mayo.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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