Asian Crunch Salad with Ginger Dressing (Meal Prep)
This Asian Crunch Salad recipe with crunchy fresh vegetables, shredded chicken, and roasted cashews is the perfect balance of savory and sweet! Everything is topped with a zesty lime & sesame ginger dressing that really makes the salad. And it's perfect for meal prep because it holds up well in the fridge!
Equipment
- 1 kitchen mandolin or box grater (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, grated (about 1½ cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped (about 10 leaves)
- ½ cup cashews, chopped (I use roasted & salted)
- 1 cup shredded chicken (optional)
For Lime Ginger Dressing
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice ( about 2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1½ tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- ½ tablespoon grated ginger root (about 1 inch of ginger root)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, kitchen mandolin, or box grater, finely shred your cabbage. Cut the red pepper into thin strips and the carrot into ribbons. I use a vegetable peeler for this. Chop the herbs and cashews. Combine everything in a bowl.
- To make the dressing, mix together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until the oil is emulsified. Alternatively, you can shake everything in a small jar with a lid.
- Pour the dressing on top of the salad and give it a good toss to coat everything.
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Notes
Expert Tips
- I suggest shredding the vegetables pretty finely for this recipe. It helps to ensure everything gets coated in the lime dressing.
- For the dressing, use a citrus zester to grate your ginger.
- For a shortcut, use packaged slaw and a bag of shredded carrots. Give it a quick run through with your knife to make finer pieces.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The flavors will absorb as it's stored and deepen the flavor!
Nutrition
Serving: 2 cupsCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g
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