Easy Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing
Easy Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing made with crisp lettuce, cabbage, and carrots tossed in a flavorful sesame vinaigrette. A fresh and healthy side dish ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
3 cups chopped lettuce (150 g)
1 cup shredded red cabbage (89 g)
1 cup shredded carrot (128 g)
2 tbsp chopped green onion
Sesame Dressing
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp sesame oil
½ tsp honey or maple syrup
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Salad
Add the chopped lettuce, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrot, and green onion to a large salad bowl.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together:
Rice vinegar
Sesame seeds
Sesame oil
Honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper
Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Toss and Serve
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crunch.
Notes
For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
Add sliced cucumbers, edamame, bell peppers, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
Top with toasted almonds, peanuts, or crispy wonton strips for added crunch.
This salad pairs well with grilled chicken, salmon, tofu, or Asian-inspired dishes.
Dress the salad just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
