Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing
This Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing is loaded with crunchy cabbage, carrots, edamame, roasted cashews, and a flavorful sesame dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner, or meal prep salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Salad:
1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 head purple cabbage, finely shredded
2 cups carrots, matchstick-cut or shredded
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 cups cooked edamame
1–2 cups roasted cashews
2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)
Cooked chicken, shrimp, or preferred protein (optional)
For the Sesame Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
A few shakes garlic powder
Optional: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise for a creamy dressing
Instructions
In a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, white vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
Shake well until the dressing is fully blended.
If using Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, add it to the jar and shake again until smooth and creamy.
In a large salad bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, cilantro, green onions, edamame, roasted cashews, and chow mein noodles.
Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or another protein if desired.
Pour the sesame dressing over the salad.
Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh crunch.
Notes
Add the chow mein noodles just before serving to keep them crispy.
Roasted salted cashews provide the best flavor.
The dressing can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
For a vegan version, omit the Greek yogurt/mayo or use a plant-based alternative.
Great for meal prep; store dressing separately until ready to serve.
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