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Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

A vibrant Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing, packed with fresh vegetables, roasted cashews, and a flavorful sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 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 cilantro fresh, chopped
  • ½ cup green onion sliced
  • 2 cups edamame cooked
  • 1-2 cups roasted cashews
  • 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles optional
  • chicken, shrimp, or any other protein

For the Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil can use any oil
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil very important for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • a few shakes garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or mayo optional, more or less to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg
Keyword cashew, dressing, Healthy, Quick, salad, Vegetarian
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