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Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

A refreshing and vibrant Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing, packed with flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • jar
  • mixing bowl

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
  • 1-2 cups roasted cashews see notes
  • 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles optional
  • chicken, shrimp, or any other protein

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil 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, to taste

Instructions
 

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

Cashews can be regular roasted or Thai chili cashews from Trader Joe's or ALDI. Omit the Greek yogurt or mayo to keep this a vegan/dairy-free salad. Dressing will be less thick but still delicious. To make gluten-free, leave out chow mein noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 200mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg
Keyword cashew, healthy, light, salad, sesame dressing, vegan
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