Name: Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed; 1 large head (12 oz) romaine lettuce, shredded (about 7 cups); 1½ cups red cabbage, shredded; 1½ cups carrots (julienne/matchstick or shredded); ⅓ cup green onions, sliced thin; ½ cup sliced almonds, raw or toasted; 1 (10 oz) can mandarin oranges, reserve liquid; ½ cup crispy noodles for topping; 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari (sub. soy sauce); 3½ tablespoons rice vinegar; 1½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil (I used 1 drop just to get the flavor); 1 tablespoon agave (I subbed maple syrup); 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ tablespoon ginger, minced; 2½ tablespoons liquid from canned mandarin oranges; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1Prepare all vegetables by shredding the romaine lettuce and red cabbage, julienning or shredding the carrots, and slicing the green onions.

2Thaw the edamame and drain the mandarin oranges, reserving the liquid for the dressing.

3In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and edamame.

4Add the mandarin oranges and sliced almonds to the salad.

5Drizzle with the prepared sesame ginger dressing and toss gently to combine.

6Top with crispy noodles just before serving for maximum crunch.

Asian Chopped Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

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