Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

Name: Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Salad:; 1/2 head of green cabbage, finely shredded; 1/2 head of purple cabbage, finely shredded; 2 cups carrots, matchstick-cut or shredded; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup sliced green onion; 2 cups cooked edamame (see FAQs); 1–2 cup roasted cashews (see notes); 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional); chicken, shrimp, or any other protein you like; Dressing:; 1/4 cup olive oil (you can use any other oil as well); 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil – very important for flavor!; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; a few shakes of garlic powder; optional: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayo (more or less to taste – this changes it from a vinaigrette to more of a creamy dressing)

Prep 30m

Total 30m

This vibrant Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing is a colorful and flavorful mix of shredded cabbage, carrots, cilantro, green onion, edamame, and roasted cashews, topped with a delicious sesame dressing. Customize with protein of choice and optional crunchy chow mein noodles for a satisfying and healthy meal.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

1/2 head of green cabbage, finely shredded

1/2 head of purple cabbage, finely shredded

2 cups carrots, matchstick-cut or shredded

1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup sliced green onion

2 cups cooked edamame (see FAQs)

1–2 cup roasted cashews (see notes)

2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)

chicken, shrimp, or any other protein you like

1/4 cup olive oil (you can use any other oil as well)

3 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons sesame oil – very important for flavor!

a few shakes of garlic powder

optional: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayo (more or less to taste – this changes it from a vinaigrette to more of a creamy dressing)

Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories

541kcal

27%
Fat

37g

56%
Saturated Fat

7g

35%
Carbohydrates

45g

15%
Fiber

7g

28%
Sugar

17g

34%
Protein

17g

34%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

572mg

23%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

Cashews: I like this salad with regular roasted cashews – I also love it with the thai chili cashews from Trader Joe’s or ALDI!

Dressing: You can easily omit the Greek yogurt or mayo to keep this a vegan / dairy free salad! The dressing will be a little less thick (more like a vinaigrette), but it’s still totally delicious. For a creamy dairy-free alternative, you could try miso! To make this gluten free, leave out the chow mein noodles.

Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

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