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Asian Side Salad

A bowl of leafy salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion and crispy fried shallots.
Asian side salad with tomatoes, red onion and crispy shallots.

Mixed leafy greens, cherry tomatoes and red onion tossed with a punchy soy, sesame and ginger dressing, then topped with crispy fried shallots.

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  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 4 servings

Recipe

Asian Side Salad

Mixed leafy greens, cherry tomatoes and red onion tossed with a punchy soy, sesame and ginger dressing, then topped with crispy fried shallots.

Cookin' · https://cookin.club/recipes/asian-side-salad

Prep
10 minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

4 servings

For 4 servings

Dressing

Salad

Equipment

  • Jar
  • Bowl

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Shake the dressing ingredients in a jar.

  2. Step 2: Place the salad ingredients, except the fried shallots, in a bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss.

    Dressing being poured over the salad in a bowl.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle with the fried shallots and serve immediately.

Notes

Use cider vinegar in place of the rice vinegar if needed. The garlic or ginger can each be left out.

If crispy fried shallots are unavailable, substitute roughly chopped cashews or almonds.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
153 kcal
Fat
13 g
Saturated fat
3 g
Carbohydrates
8 g
Sugar
3 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
2 g
Sodium
194 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

This fresh salad pairs well with Asian meals. Toss leafy greens, cherry tomatoes and red onion with a soy, sesame and ginger dressing, then finish with crispy fried shallots.

Leafy greens, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes and crispy fried shallots arranged in separate dishes.
The salad ingredients, ready to assemble.

The dressing also works with other raw salad vegetables. For a little crunch, use crispy fried shallots or roughly chopped cashews or almonds.

Small bowls of garlic, ginger, oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sugar.
Ingredients for the soy, sesame and ginger dressing.

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