Description
Chow mein sharing salad brings Chinese street food magic to your table with crispy noodles and zesty dressing. Fresh ingredients mingle in a delightful dance of flavors you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Herbs:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots, julienned or grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Crunchy Toppings:
- 1 cup crispy chow mein noodles
- ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds or slivered almonds
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetable foundation by layering shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, diced bell peppers, sliced green onions, crisp bean sprouts, and chopped cilantro in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, aromatic sesame oil, golden honey, minced ginger, crushed garlic, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkle of fiery chili flakes until the mixture reaches a harmonious consistency.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetable medley, using gentle folding techniques to ensure each ingredient is evenly and thoroughly coated with the zesty mixture.
- Immediately prior to presentation, introduce crunchy chow mein noodles and a scattering of toasted sesame seeds or sliced almonds, incorporating them delicately to maintain their textural integrity.
- Transfer the salad to serving plates, presenting it as a dynamic main course or complementary side dish, emphasizing the importance of immediate consumption to preserve the signature crispness of the noodles.
Notes
- Adapt the salad easily for gluten-free diets by using tamari instead of soy sauce and choosing gluten-free crispy noodles.
- Maximize flavor by letting the vegetables marinate in the dressing for 10-15 minutes before adding noodles to enhance taste absorption.
- Create protein variety by adding grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp to transform this salad into a complete meal with extra nutrition.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store separately to maintain crispness, combining just before serving to prevent soggy noodles and wilted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg