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Asian-Style Chopped Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

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Crisp & fresh Asian-inspired Chopped Salad with an easy sesame vinaigrette! Great make-ahead dish for picnics, potlucks, gatherings and take-along lunches. (Vegan & gluten-free)

Bowl of Asian Style Chopped Salad

Hope you’re ready because here comes another salad! Chopped salads are my favorite because you can just grab a spoon and dig right in. So many textures and flavors in every bite.

In this one, the rainbow colors, simple sesame vinaigrette, and crisp Asian-inspired vegetables keep me coming back for more.

ingredients for Asian Chopped Salad in a bowl

This is also a great dish for picnics, potlucks, gatherings, and take-along lunches. It’s lovely made ahead of time if needed. (Just store the dressing and salad in separate containers, then toss together when you’re ready to serve.) Slivered almonds, crushed peanuts, or roasted cashews are the perfect addition for crunch and a protein boost!

For bigger flavor and heartiness, you could try this salad with a thinned out version of this creamy Peanut Sauce with garlic & ginger!

Asian Chopped Salad with sesame dressing being poured on top
Asian Chopped Salad with sesame dressing being poured on top
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Asian-Style Chopped Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

Flavorful Asian-inspired Chopped Salad with an easy sesame vinaigrette! Beautiful colors and a great make-ahead dish.
AuthorKaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
CategorySalad, Side Dish
CuisineAsian-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings6 side servings

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric
  • 1 head romaine
  • 1 1/2 cups purple cabbage
  • 1 1/2 cups snow peas
  • 3-4 green onions
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • Optional: I highly recommend adding peanuts or sliced/slivered almonds as well!

For the Sesame Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • Optional: minced garlic or freshly grated ginger

Instructions

  • Chop romaine and cabbage. Place in a large bowl.
  • Slice snow peas and green onions. Dice bell pepper, slice carrots, and roughly chop cilantro. Add to bowl.
  • Make the dressing: in a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  • Pour over salad and toss to combine.
  • Top with additional sesame seeds if desired. (Or slivered almonds for crunch.)

Notes

If making ahead of time, store the salad and dressing in separate containers (then combine & toss right before serving) so the salad doesn’t get soggy.
Made gluten-free with tamari.
You could also try this salad with a thinned out version of this flavorful & creamy Thai Peanut Sauce with garlic & ginger!

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 110 kcalCarbohydrates: 10 gProtein: 3 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPotassium: 266 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 5 gVitamin A: 5256 IUVitamin C: 56 mgCalcium: 71 mgIron: 2 mg
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  3. Elisabeth Foodandthrift

    I purchased a similar Asian chopped salad already in the bag with the dressing included…I've been wanting to make my own from 'scratch'…so glad I found your recipe, pinned it on Pinterest, Google + d it. Can't thank you enough, for sharing this amazing healthy, and yummy recipe!

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  6. Nancy Live-Nimble

    This is so Yum!!! Light and fresh, and very nutritious, something I can make with is usually in the refrigerator. Thank you for such yummy recipes!

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  7. rocco rossi

    Wonderful salad! My family really enjoyed this. I also added the slivered almonds and some sweet corn. I doubled the dressing (except for the sesame seeds). We don't like coriander so didn't add to salad. Will definitely have this again. Loved the colours. Thanks for a great recipe.

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  10. Phyllis Rich

    Just tried this recipe last night. Added 1 t. minced garlic and 1 t. minced ginger in the dressing as suggested. Didn't use cilantro since one family member doesn't like it. Excellent flavor! Fresh, colorful. Will definitely make again.

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  11. Barb

    I would like to make this for a women’s group (30) as a side salad the main course is an Asian chicken hot dish. Would you recommend doubling or tripling the recipe?

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      • Kaitlin McGinn

        Hi Barb! No worries, I just removed the rating for you 🙂 I would probably triple the recipe if serving as a side to a group of 30. Hope it’s enjoyed by all! Wishing you a very lovely rest of the week! -Kaitlin

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