Description
The Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines a delightful mix of crispy vegetables, crunchy nuts, and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a light meal, side dish, or potluck contribution, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this delicious medley that offers both flavor and texture. Customize the ingredients and dressing to suit your preferences, making it an incredibly versatile option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce or cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup thinly sliced radishes
- ½ cup chopped snap peas
- ½ cup shredded purple cabbage
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup almonds, cashews, or sunflower seeds
- Optional: ¼ cup crispy wonton strips or croutons
- Dressing: olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, ginger, black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper for the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce (or cabbage), shredded carrots, red bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, radishes, snap peas, purple cabbage, and green onions. Mix well.
- Sprinkle in your choice of almonds or sunflower seeds (add wonton strips if desired).
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg