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asian chopped salad sesame ginger dressing recipe lunch ideas. Asian salad recipe is packed with fresh vegetables, high in anti-oxidant and fiber.

Asian Chopped Salad

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Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 10 minutes
This Fresh Asian Chopped Salad is very high in antioxidants and is a healthy lunch that will keep you full with its high amount of fiber.
Servings 6 people
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped napa cabbage
  • ⅓ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped red cabbage
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts
  • ¼ cup fresh edamame
  • chopped green onions
Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing:
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil (or a more neutral-flavored oil like grapeseed, canola, or vegetable)
  • 3 tablespoon  low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3-4 teaspoon agave nectar (or about 2 tablespoon of honey)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (add more according to your liking)
  • 1 garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
(OPTIONAL) Grilled Chicken Breast:
  • 2 chicken breast
  • kosher salt/pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing:
  1. Mix all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl until well blended. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Build Your Asian Chopped Salad:
  1. Mix all the fresh salad ingredients in a mixing bowl. Serve with homemade salad dressing (as needed only).
(Optional) Grilled Chicken Breast:
  1. Pound the chicken with a mallet or heavy skillet until about ⅛ inch thick.
  2. Brush the chicken lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
  4. Chop the chicken breast into small bite pieces and serve with salad.

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