Description
Crisp green Fusion Salad celebrates Asian-inspired flavors dancing through fresh vegetables and zesty dressing. Light, refreshing ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each delightful, colorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, or Napa cabbage)
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup toasted almonds (or cashews/peanuts)
- 1 tbsps sesame seeds
- 3 tbsps rice vinegar
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsps sesame oil
- 1 tbsps honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp sriracha (optional for spice)
- 1 tbsps olive oil
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Vigorously whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, sriracha, and olive oil in a compact mixing vessel until ingredients form a harmonious, emulsified mixture.
- Salad Construction: Layer mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro into a spacious bowl, creating a vibrant and textured vegetable landscape.
- Final Assembly: Cascade the sesame-ginger dressing across the vegetable medley, gently tossing to ensure even coating, then crown the salad with a delicate sprinkle of toasted almonds and sesame seeds, transforming the dish into a crisp, flavor-packed culinary experience.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha and honey amounts to control spiciness and sweetness, tasting as you mix for perfect flavor harmony.
- Slice vegetables thinly and uniformly to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Refrigerate vegetables and dressing beforehand to maintain crisp freshness and enhance overall salad temperature.
- Swap honey with agave for vegan version, use gluten-free soy sauce for celiac-friendly option, or add protein like grilled tofu or chicken for more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg