Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing is a delightfully fresh meal that combines various crunchy vegetables and a flavorful dressing.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Course Dinner

Cuisine Asian-Inspired

Servings servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Salad

½ head green cabbage finely shredded
½ head purple cabbage finely shredded
2 cups carrots matchstick-cut or shredded
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
½ cup sliced green onion
2 cups cooked edamame (see FAQs)
1–2 cups roasted cashews (see notes)
2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)
chicken, shrimp, or any other protein to your liking

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil (you can use any other oil as well)
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil very important for flavor!
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
garlic powder a few shakes
¼ cup Greek yogurt or mayo (optional, more or less to taste)

Instructions

Shake the dressing ingredients up in a jar until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt or mayo (if using) and shake again until smooth. YUM.
Toss all the salad ingredients together. Drizzle with dressing and serve!

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite proteins and is suitable for a variety of diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg

Keyword Cashew Crunch Salad, Fresh Salad, healthy meal, Quick Recipes, Sesame Dressing

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