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Asian Spring Salad

Vibrant Asian Spring Salad for a Fresh, Crunchy Delight

Enjoy a refreshing Asian Spring Salad loaded with vibrant colors and flavors that satisfy your cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage Substitute with red or napa cabbage for a twist.
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage Use any available variety.
  • 1 cup Snap Peas Replace with sugar snap peas or omit if desired.
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded or julienned.
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges Fresh segments can be used if mandarins are unavailable.
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Almonds Alternative options include sunflower seeds or walnuts.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Skip if avoiding seeds.
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions Chives can be a substitute.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Ginger-Sesame Dressing Try using other citrus juices like lime.

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • Knife
  • mandoline
  • large salad bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the ginger-sesame dressing until smooth. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Thinly slice both the green and purple cabbage using a knife or mandoline.
  3. Prepare the snap peas by trimming the ends and cutting them in half if desired. Shred or julienne the carrots.
  4. Gently fold the sliced cabbage into the bowl with the snap peas and carrots. Add the mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.
  5. Drizzle the prepared ginger-sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  6. Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Dry cabbage thoroughly for best texture. Dress just before serving to maintain crunch. Toast almonds carefully and chop vegetables uniformly for presentation.

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