Oriental Chinese Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Oriental Chinese Salad, a delightful medley of crisp, colorful vegetables and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Packed with crunchy Romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, and sliced cucumber, this salad offers layers of texture and freshness in every bite. Sweet mandarin orange segments add a zesty twist, while sliced almonds and crunchy chow mein noodles provide the perfect nutty and crispy contrast. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, this salad is a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and umami. Perfect as a light lunch or a show-stopping side, this easy-to-make, no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and serves up a healthy, crowd-pleasing dish. Try this Oriental Chinese Salad today for a burst of global flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 3 pieces Green onions (scallions)
• 0.5 cups Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cups Mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh)
• 0.25 cups Sliced almonds
• 0.5 cups Crunchy chow mein noodles
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Finely shred the red cabbage and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel and julienne the carrot into thin matchstick pieces. Add it to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add to the bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the cilantro leaves. Add both to the salad mixture.

Step 6

Add the mandarin orange segments to the salad for a burst of citrusy sweetness.

Step 7

In a small dry skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool and add them to the salad.

Step 8

Sprinkle the crunchy chow mein noodles over the salad for added texture.

Step 9

To prepare the dressing, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Oriental Chinese Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1054.8 grams (1054.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1106

Total Fat 72.70g	93%
Saturated Fat 9.10g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1599mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 108.70g	40%
Dietary Fiber 20.90g	75%
Total Sugars 44.70g
Protein 21.80g	44%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 409mg	31%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 2356mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.6%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 37.0%