Green vegetable salad with Chinese dressing

Craving a refreshing, nutritious, and delightful meal? Dive into the world of Green vegetable salad with Chinese dressing. This unique fusion combines fresh veggies with a zesty, authentic Chinese dressing, ensuring each bite is a dance of flavors. Let’s whisk ourselves on this culinary journey that promises taste and health in every forkful!

Ingredients

• 2 cups spinach, washed and chopped (480 ml)
• 1 cup broccoli florets (240 ml)
• 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers, mixed colors (120 ml)
• 1/2 cup snow peas (120 ml)
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 2 spring onions, sliced

For the Chinese Dressing:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (45 ml)
• 2 tbsp sesame oil (30 ml)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
• 1 tsp grated ginger (5 ml)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp honey (5 ml)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (5 ml)
• A pinch of red chili flakes

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 220 kcal
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 9g
• Fat: 15g
• Sodium: 920mg

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the vegetables. Ensure they’re cleaned properly, and then cut them as indicated.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, carrot, cucumber, and spring onions.
3. In a separate small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the Chinese dressing.
4. Whisk the dressing ingredients well until they are perfectly blended.
5. Pour the Chinese dressing over the salad.
6. Toss the Green vegetable salad with Chinese dressing gently ensuring every vegetable piece gets coated with the dressing.
7. Allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld.
8. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and some additional sliced spring onions, if desired.

Tips

1. For an added crunch, consider adding toasted cashews or almonds.
2. If you want a lighter dressing, you can dilute it with a splash of water or a little more rice vinegar.
3. Always serve the Green vegetable salad with Chinese dressing fresh for the best flavors and texture.
4. To keep the veggies crisp, you can rinse them in cold water before prepping.

Serving Suggestions

• This salad can be paired with steamed rice or noodles for a fuller meal.
• It also works great as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.
• Enjoy it with a cup of green tea or a glass of chilled lemonade for added refreshment.

There’s something so magical about fresh veggies combined with a punchy dressing. The Green vegetable salad with Chinese dressing is a testament to how simple ingredients can come together to create something utterly delightful. Whether you’re on a health journey or simply seeking a delicious meal, this salad ticks all the boxes. And the best part? It’s AH7-approved. So, roll up those sleeves, grab those veggies, and let’s make a salad that’s going to leave an impression! Healthy, tasty, and absolutely AH7-worthy! Eat well, live better.

GREEN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CHINESE DRESSING

Craving a refreshing, nutritious, and delightful meal? Dive into the world of Green vegetable salad with Chinese dressing. This unique fusion combines fresh veggies with a zesty, authentic Chinese dressing, ensuring each bite is a dance of flavors. Let’s whisk ourselves on this culinary journey that promises taste and health in every forkful!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

GREEN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CHINESE DRESSING

Amount per Serving

Calories

220

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15

g

23

%

Sodium

 

920

mg

40

%

Carbohydrates

 

18

g

6

%

Fiber

 

5

g

21

%

Sugar

 

9

g

10

%

Protein

 

6

g

12

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 2 cups spinach washed and chopped (480 ml)
• 1 cup broccoli florets 240 ml
• ½ cup sliced bell peppers mixed colors (120 ml)
• ½ cup snow peas 120 ml
• 1 carrot julienned
• ½ cucumber sliced
• 2 spring onions sliced
• For the Chinese Dressing:
• 3 tbsp soy sauce 45 ml
• 2 tbsp sesame oil 30 ml
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar 15 ml
• 1 tsp grated ginger 5 ml
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 tsp honey 5 ml
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds 5 ml
• A pinch of red chili flakes

Instructions

• Begin by preparing the vegetables. Ensure they’re cleaned properly, and then cut them as indicated.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, carrot, cucumber, and spring onions.
• In a separate small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the Chinese dressing.
• Whisk the dressing ingredients well until they are perfectly blended.
• Pour the Chinese dressing over the salad.
• Toss the Green vegetable salad with Chinese dressing gently ensuring every vegetable piece gets coated with the dressing.
• Allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld.
• Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and some additional sliced spring onions, if desired.

Notes

TIPS

1. For an added crunch, consider adding toasted cashews or almonds.
2. If you want a lighter dressing, you can dilute it with a splash of water or a little more rice vinegar.
3. Always serve the Green vegetable salad with Chinese dressing fresh for the best flavors and texture.
4. To keep the veggies crisp, you can rinse them in cold water before prepping.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• This salad can be paired with steamed rice or noodles for a fuller meal.
• It also works great as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.
• Enjoy it with a cup of green tea or a glass of chilled lemonade for added refreshment.