Asian Rainbow Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
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Asian Rainbow Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
June 12, 2024 | Delicious Dinners, Healthy Recipes, High Protein, Power BowlsExperience the joy of eating the rainbow with this healthy, super tasty salad!
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Hello Stability Nutrition Friends,
Happy Wednesday!
As the weather warms up and summer approaches, it's the perfect time to enjoy light, fresh, and colorful meals. Today, I'm excited to share a vibrant and nutritious recipe that's perfect for warm days: Asian Rainbow Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing. This salad is bursting with flavors and colors. It's a feast for the eyes and a delight to eat! Packed with vitamins, minerals and healthy fats, it's a fantastic way to nourish your body and please your palate.
This salad is a delightful combination of crisp red cabbage, bell pepper, crunchy cucumber, carrot, green onion and protein rich edamame. The delicious sesame ginger dressing ties it all together for a harmonious blend of flavors. For added protein, you can easily customize this salad by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu, making it a versatile option for any meal. It also packs well for lunches during the work week!
Why You’ll Love This Salad
Packed with Nutrients: This salad is loaded with a variety of colorful vegetables, each bringing its own set of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to the table. From the vitamin C in the bell peppers, to the fiber in cabbage, every bite is a nutritional powerhouse.
Versatile and Customizable: This salad is incredibly easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your preferences. Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein, or mix in your favorite greens for added variety. Whether you're looking for a light main dish or a colorful side, this salad is sure to become a favorite.
Use the Sesame Ginger Dressing as a Protein Marinade: This dressing works great as a marinade as well! Simply double the salad dressing recipe below, use half of the recipe to marinate your protein of choice for 30 minutes, and bake according to your preferred method.
Perfect for Meal Prep: This salad is ideal for making ahead and packing for lunches. Simply keep the dressing separate until you're ready to eat to ensure the vegetables stay fresh and crisp. This makes it a convenient and healthy option for busy days.
Asian Rainbow Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Author: Elisa | Stability Nutrition
Yield: 4 large salads
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
3 large carrots, julienned or shredded
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 English Cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups edamame (shelled)
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach (optional, for extra base)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Optional protein: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons low sodium tamari, or low sodium soy sauce (if not gluten free)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger root, minced (use half for a less spicy version)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional, for a little spice)
Instructions:
Boil or steam the edamame until tender. Strain, rinse, and set aside to cool.
If you're adding the optional protein, make sure it's cooked and ready to go.
In a large bowl, combine the red cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, cucumber, edamame, and green onions. If using, add the mixed salad greens for an extra base.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and optional chile flakes if using.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Divide into 4 portions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. If using, top with the optional protein. Serve immediately. (See directions below if making ahead)
Instructions for Meal Prep:
If you're making this salad ahead of time for packed lunches or dinners, keep the dressing separate until you're ready to eat it. Store the salad ingredients along with optional protein (if using) in 4 separate airtight containers in the refrigerator, with the dressing and sesame seeds on the side. When ready to serve, simply add the dressing and seeds, toss, and enjoy!
Nutritional Information:
Total Macros per Serving: 1 fat, 1 protein, 2-3 veg, 0 carbs
With the optional additional protein: 1 fat, 1 protein, 2-3 veg, 1 carb
This Asian Rainbow Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing is a perfect addition to your summer meal rotation. I hope you enjoy making and eating this salad as much as I do!
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