Oriental Salad Makeover

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Oriental Salad Makeover! Bursting with the crunch of romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, and carrots, paired with refreshing cucumber and zesty green onions, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Topped with toasted slivered almonds, sesame seeds, and crispy wonton strips, every bite delivers a delightful combination of textures. The homemade sesame-ginger dressing, made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey, ties it all together with a perfect balance of savory and tangy notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light standalone meal. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a dinner, this Asian-inspired salad is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Red cabbage
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 quarter cup Slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 1 cup Crispy wonton strips
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 pinch Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Shred the red cabbage and add it to the salad bowl along with the shredded carrots.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and finely chop the green onions. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle the sesame seeds and crispy wonton strips over the salad for added crunch.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Drizzle the sesame-ginger dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve the Oriental Salad Makeover immediately as a fresh and flavorful side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	829.4 grams (829.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1366

Total Fat 96.40g	124%
Saturated Fat 9.60g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1703mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 103.10g	37%
Dietary Fiber 26.70g	95%
Total Sugars 23.80g
Protein 45.00g	90%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 478mg	37%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 2228mg	47%

*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: 59.4%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 28.2%