Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables, tender edamame, and roasted cashews. This salad is perfect for any meal—served as a refreshing side or as a main dish topped with your choice of protein. The rich sesame dressing brings a nutty depth that will have you coming back for more. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1/2 head of green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/2 head of purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups carrots, matchstick-cut or shredded
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 2 cups cooked edamame
- 1–2 cup roasted cashews
- 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- A few shakes of garlic powder
- Optional: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayo
- Chicken, shrimp, or any other protein you like
Instructions
- In a jar, mix olive oil, white vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and garlic powder. Shake until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, cilantro, green onion, edamame, and cashews. If using chow mein noodles and your chosen protein (chicken or shrimp), add them now.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal crunch or chill briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg