CASHEW CRUNCH SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

CASHEW CRUNCH SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing – this is the healthy summer recipe that makes me ACTUALLY WANT TO EAT A SALAD.

INGREDIENTS

For the Salad:

1. 1/2 head of green cabbage, finely shredded
2. 1/2 head of purple cabbage, finely shredded
3. 2 cups carrots, matchstick-cut or shredded
4. 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
5. 1/2 cup sliced green onion
6. 2 cups cooked edamame (see notes)
7. 1–2 cup roasted cashews (see notes)
8. 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)
9. chicken, shrimp, or any other protein you like

Dressing:

1. 1/4 cup olive oil (you can use any other oil as well)
2. 3 tablespoons white vinegar
3. 2 tablespoons sesame oil – very important for flavor!
4. 2 tablespoons sugar
5. 1 teaspoon salt
6. a few shakes of garlic powder
7. optional: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayo (more or less to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Shake the dressing ingredients up in a jar until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt or mayo (optional – just makes it more creamy) and shake again until smooth. YUM.
2. Toss all the salad ingredients together. Drizzle with dressing and serve!

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