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Vegan crunchy noodle salad with cashews

Crunchy Asian Cabbage Salad with Easy Sesame Dressing

Colorful, nutritious vegetables with crunchy chow mein noodles, roasted cashews, and the best made-from-scratch, restaurant-worthy sesame dressing make this mix one to make extra of.
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Course: Dinner, Entree, lunch, Noodle, Salad, Snack
Keyword: 20 minutes or less, cabbage, cashews, crunch salad, cucumber salad, easy, healthy, quick, sesame dressing, vegetables, vegetarian option
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 people

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • ¾ whole small green cabbage thin sliced lengthwise
  • ½ whole small red cabbage thin sliced lengthwise
  • 1 whole large carrot julienne or matchsticks
  • ½ cup cilantro small chopped
  • ½ cup green onions thin sliced
  • 1 cup crispy chow mein noodle salad topper
  • ¾ cup roasted and salted cashews
  • 1 lime squeeze all over

Sesame Dressing

  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1½ tbsp white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise optional
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt to taste
  • toasted black sesame seeds just a pinch. optional

Instructions

Make Easy Sesame Dressing

  • Combine sesame dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk very well until completely smooth and incorporated. Set aside in refrigerator until ready to use. Store in a mason jar for leftovers.

Make Crunchy Asian Cabbage Salad

  • Cut and prep all veggies. Mix together.
    Add in the crunchy chow mein noodles and cashews when ready to eat. Do not add them before.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the dressing and toss.
    Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • add protein like steak, shrimp, salmon, or tofu
  • serve as a side dish during a BBQ 
  • store in a big Mason jar and bring to eat at the park or near the beach
  • make for meal prep lunches