Description
A vibrant salad featuring fresh salad greens, crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and a spicy ginger dressing that invigorates the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup peanuts or cashews, chopped
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Combine the salad greens, shredded carrots, julienned cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, trimmed snap peas, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
- Add the chopped peanuts or cashews on top for added crunch.
- Serve and enjoy the refreshing taste of spring!
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prepare ingredients and dressing separately, tossing them right before serving for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg