I told you I am on a salad kick, right?
My latest obsession is a protein-packed asian inspired salad: Simple Asian Salad with a Ginger Honey Vinaigrette. The ginger in the dressing will seriously knock your socks off and probably settle your stomach at the same time.
I am a vegetarian, but you can easily add some grilled chicken or shrimp to the recipe to increase the protein even further – it already contains edamame and almonds.
Simple Asian Salad – What You Need:
For the salad {serves 4 people}:
2 cups mixed greens
1 cup cooked edamame {cook according to package}
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
1 large carrot {shave 1/2 cup worth of long peels}
1 cup cherry tomatoes {sliced in half}
1 small can of mandarin oranges in natural juices
For the dressing:
1 clove garlic {minced}
1 tsp peeled/chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp chopped green onion
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
{scroll all the way down to see a printable recipe card with full instructions}
The dressing for this salad is really delicious and my favorite part of the recipe. The ginger, garlic, and green onions really pack a punch and enhance the flavors of the soy sauce and honey.
If you are feeding little ones, prepare extra portions of the edamame, chopped tomatoes, carrots, mandarin oranges and use the dressing as a dipping sauce – two dinners in half the time!
The vibrant colors in this salad make it perfect for entertaining or simply cheering up your day!
Enjoy!
Anna
