Asian Salad

This Asian Salad or asian slaw is super crunchy and majorly delicious! With a homemade Asian Dressing, this will be a favorite quick salad!

 

Having quick meal ideas on hand during the week is essential to saving money and eating healthy. This recipe only takes a handful of ingredients, and the homemade Asian dressing also uses ingredients already in your pantry and fridge. This quick weeknight Asian Salad will be a staple in your lunch or dinner rotation!

Making this salad couldn't be easier, and while it is vegetarian, adding shredded chicken or salmon would be a great way to increase the protein. You could also serve this alongside these easy Mongolian Chicken!

How to make this Easy Asian Salad:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

• First, make the Asian dressing. This will allow the dressing to meld while you prepare the salad.

• In a small jar, add all of the dressing ingredients (see full list in recipe card at bottom of page), then shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Place in the fridge.
• Prepare the Asian salad ingredients: chop the orange pepper, green onions, cilantro, and almonds; set aside.

• Using a small skillet over medium heat, add the chopped almonds and sesame seeds. Sauté for 2 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside. Heating these ingredients helps bring out the flavors for them in the salad.
• Add coleslaw mix to a large bowl, then add the rest of the salad ingredients.

• When ready to serve the salad, pour the homemade asian salad dressing over the top of the Asian Salad, then toss well to coat.

• Serve the salad immediately! Store extra salad in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 days in the fridge.

How to add more protein to the salad:

• Add cold shredded chicken or turkey to this salad. This is a great way to boost the protein and also round out the meal.
• Air fry some salmon filets with soy sauce and then add to over the top of the salad. I love this flavor and it adds a lot of protein to the salad.
• Bake tofu and add cubed tofu to the Asian salad.
• Air Fryer Salmon Bites have an Asian glaze that would be perfect on this salad!
• I love adding edamame to this salad! It not only adds protein, but more delicious texture.
• Add this Air Fryer Sesame Chicken for a yummy addition!
• Add a few tablespoons of peanut butter to the dressing. This will add protein and make the dressing a more creamy consistency.

Can I prepare the salad ahead of time?

Yes! Mix all of the Asian salad ingredients and store covered in a bowl in the fridge for up to 2 days. Make the salad dressing and store in a container in the fridge. When ready to serve, add the dressing then toss to coat.

Like salads as much as I do? Checkout these other delicious salads from Domestic Superhero:

• Buffalo Chicken Salad
• Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad (Chicken Salad Chick copycat)
• Big Mac Salad (low carb)
• Tuna Pasta Salad (Lightened Up)
• Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad
• Simple Wedge Salad