Asian Sesame Salad

This Asian Sesame Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and crunchy sesame seeds, tossed in a flavorful sesame dressing. It's a light yet satisfying dish that brings a delightful crunch and umami flavor to your table.

Ingredients

• Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine) - 4 cups
• Cucumber, thinly sliced - 1 medium
• Carrot, julienned - 1 medium
• Red bell pepper, thinly sliced - 1/2 medium
• Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Sesame seeds, toasted - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Ginger, grated - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and green onions.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
4. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and toss again.
5. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and seeds.

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