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Cashew Crunch Salad

Refreshing Cashew Crunch Salad that Will Brighten Your Day

This Cashew Crunch Salad combines crisp veggies, savory chow mein noodles, and roasted cashews, all tossed in a creamy sesame dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups cabbage finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots shredded
  • 1 cup shelled edamame boiled
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles crispy
  • ½ cup roasted cashews optional: Thai chili cashews for spice
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayo omit for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small pot
  • Jar with lid
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation and Assembly
  1. Chop the cabbage, shred the carrots, and boil the edamame until tender.
  2. Combine sesame oil, Greek yogurt or mayo, vinegar, and sugar in a jar and shake until smooth to make the dressing.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cabbage, carrots, edamame, chow mein noodles, and cashews.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
  5. Serve immediately in a large bowl or on individual plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables and add dressing just before serving for the best texture.

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