Description
Salad with Asian Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crunchy mixed greens, crisp vegetables, and a savory dressing inspired by Asian cuisine. Bursting with flavors, this salad is perfect for light lunches, summer picnics, or as a colorful side at dinner. Quick to prepare and customizable based on seasonal ingredients, each bite delivers a delightful balance of sweet and savory that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash and dry mixed greens; chop cucumber, bell pepper, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- Toast sesame seeds in a small pan over medium heat for about three minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, toss mixed greens and chopped veggies; drizzle half the dressing on top.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad.
- Serve immediately with remaining dressing drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg