Fresh wholesome Asian salad Recipe

Name: Fresh wholesome Asian salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head lettuce (I use red leaf); 1 cucumber; 2 carrots; 1/2 bag of baby spinach; 1/2 head red cabbage; 1 chow mein noodles; 1 sliced almonds; 1 (optional) green onion; 1 (I recommend buying a pre-made Asian dressing to save time and money); 3 clove garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ground ginger root; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 3 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

1 head lettuce (I use red leaf)
1 cucumber
2 carrots
1/2 bag of baby spinach
1/2 head red cabbage
1 chow mein noodles
1 sliced almonds
1 (optional) green onion
1 (I recommend buying a pre-made Asian dressing to save time and money)
3 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ground ginger root
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
1/4 cup water

1
Chop carrots and cucumber
2
Rinse lettuce, spinach and cabbage.
3
Chop to preferred size
4
Mix all vegetables in a giant bowl, garnish with almonds, chow mein noodles and dressing.
5
FOR DRESSING:
6
In a 1 pint glass jar or larger, combine the garlic, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water.
7
Cover the jar with a tight fitting lid, and shake well.
8
Remove lid, and heat jar in the microwave for 1 minute just to dissolve the honey.
9
Let cool, and shake well before serving.
10
Store covered in the refrigerator.
11
Dressing recipe from allrecipes.com

766

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head lettuce (I use red leaf), 1 cucumber, 2 carrots, 1/2 bag of baby spinach, and more.

Yes, Fresh wholesome Asian salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh wholesome Asian salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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