Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing
This Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing is packed with crunchy vegetables, edamame, and roasted cashews, topped with a delicious sesame dressing.
Equipment
- jar
Ingredients
For the Salad
- ½ head green cabbage finely shredded
- ½ head purple cabbage finely shredded
- 2 cups carrots matchstick-cut or shredded
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ cup sliced green onion
- 2 cups cooked edamame
- 1-2 cups roasted cashews
- 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles optional
- chicken, shrimp, or any other protein as desired
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil or any other oil
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil very important for flavor!
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- garlic powder a few shakes
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or mayo optional, to taste
Instructions
- Shake the dressing ingredients up in a jar until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt or mayo (if using) and shake again until smooth. YUM.
- Toss all the salad ingredients together. Drizzle with dressing and serve!
Notes
Regular roasted cashews can be used. Omit Greek yogurt or mayo for a vegan option. For gluten-free, leave out chow mein noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servings
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