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Asian-Style Chopped Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

by Kaitlin

Crisp & fresh Asian-inspired Chopped Salad recipe 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

This Asian-inspired Chopped Salad is so fresh and delicious! Chopped salads are my favorite because you can just grab a spoon and dig in. So many textures and flavors in every bite.

This salad combines rainbow colors, a simple sesame vinaigrette, and crisp Asian-style vegetables.

ingredients for Asian Chopped Salad in a bowl

Ingredients for Asian-Inspired Salad

For this recipe you will need:

  • Romaine lettuce
  • Purple cabbage
  • Snow peas (or sugar snap)
  • Green onion (scallion)
  • Shredded carrot
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Rice vinegar (I use unseasoned)
  • Toasted sesame oil
  • Tamari (or soy sauce)
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Sesame seeds

Slivered almonds, crushed peanuts, or roasted cashews are also a great addition for crunch and protein.

Bowl of colorful chopped salad with sesame seeds

This is a nice 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.)

For bigger flavor and heartiness, you could also 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 vinegar (I use unseasoned)
  • 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
(Please see FAQ for why sodium content is not calculated.)
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  1. Vicia Seargeant

    Delicious and easy to make!5 stars

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    • Kaitlin

      Wonderful to hear! Thanks so much for giving it a try and sharing your kind feedback. 🙂

      Reply

  2. 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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    • Barb

      oops, I haven't made this and I don't know how to remove the two-star rating. Can you help me remove the rating?

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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

        Reply

  3. 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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    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      That's so great! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

  4. Ms. Suzanne

    Is there another kind of vinegar I could use besides rice wine? I don't have any of that.

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    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      Hi Suzanne! You could maybe try apple cider vinegar instead!

      Reply

  5. Unknown

    What brand soy sauce did you use? There are so many out there 😮

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    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      Hi! Lately I've been using San-J Organic Tamari 🙂

      Reply

  6. 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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    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      That's so great! Thanks for you helpful feedback!

      Reply

  7. 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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    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply

  8. Marie

    Excellent. Just make it to go with caramelized pork. I will use less oil next time but really nice.

    Reply

    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      Thanks for your feedback!

      Reply

  9. Ann Huffcutt

    You are a salad rock star! Thanks for yet another delicious and beautiful addition!

    Reply

    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

  10. 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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    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      That's great! Hope you enjoy!

      Reply

  11. Sheri

    Can't wait to try this!

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    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply

  12. Anna

    yumm so many colours!! looks delicious 🙂

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    • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

      Thank you!

      Reply

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