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Healthy Asian Spring Salad

Healthy Asian Spring Salad That Bursts with Flavor

This Healthy Asian Spring Salad is vibrant, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas trimmed
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • 1 can mandarin oranges drained
  • ½ cup almonds toasted
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons ginger freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 orange orange juice freshly squeezed
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • Mandoline
  • Salad Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the ginger, sesame oil, and orange juice until well combined. Let the dressing sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Thinly slice both green and purple cabbages and set aside.
  3. Trim the snap peas and shred the carrot.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbages, snap peas, carrot, and mandarin oranges. Toss in the toasted almonds.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to ensure even coating.
  6. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dry your cabbage completely after washing to avoid sogginess. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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