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Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe

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A vibrant and crunchy Asian Chopped Salad featuring fresh romaine, purple cabbage, and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful homemade Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing and topped with roasted peanuts for delightful texture and taste.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 medium head romaine lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cups purple cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup julienned carrot
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2/3 cup roasted peanuts

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 batch Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing (prepared separately)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: Make the Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing according to your preferred recipe or prepare it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. Chop the Romaine and Cabbage: Chop the romaine lettuce and purple cabbage into small pieces suitable for a chop salad style, allowing for easy spoonfuls. Place them in a large mixing bowl along with the julienned carrots.
  3. Add Remaining Vegetables: Slice the sugar snap peas and green onions. Dice the red bell pepper and roughly chop the cilantro. Add all these ingredients to the bowl with the lettuce, cabbage, and carrots.
  4. Add Peanuts and Dressing: Pour in the roasted peanuts, then drizzle the prepared Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating and mixing of flavors.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Optionally, top the salad with extra sesame seeds, additional peanuts, or more chopped cilantro for added texture and flavor before serving.

Notes

  • Chop the lettuce and cabbage into small pieces for easy eating with a spoon or fork.
  • The dressing can be made in advance and refrigerated to save time.
  • Roasted peanuts add a wonderful crunch and depth of flavor.
  • Customize the salad by adding other crunchy vegetables like cucumbers or radishes if desired.
  • This salad is best served fresh to maintain crispness.

Keywords: Asian chopped salad, sesame dressing, romaine salad, crunchy salad, vegetarian salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe

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