Vibrant Asian Farmers' Market Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors and colors of a fresh farmers' market with this delightful salad. Featuring the stunning watermelon radish alongside a medley of vegetables such as red leaf lettuce, baby bok choy, and lemon cucumber, this Asian-inspired dish is both healthy and visually appealing. The zesty dressing, made with lime, lemongrass, and ginger, perfectly complements the vegetables, elevating your salad experience. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this salad is an ideal choice for a refreshing meal or a side dish to share with friends and family.
3
Servings
140
Calories
21
Ingredients
Ingredients
red leaf lettuce
1 head (washed and patted dry)
watermelon radishes
2-3 (thinly sliced)
purple bell pepper
1 small
lemon cucumber
1 small (thinly sliced)
edamame
1/2 cup (cooked and drained)
carrot
1 (peeled, grated and thinly sliced)
baby bok choy
3 small (chopped)
red onion
1 small (sliced thinly and cut into crescents)
fresh cilantro
1/2 cup (chopped)
seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup
canola oil
3 tablespoons
sesame oil
1 teaspoon
garlic clove
1
raw sugar
1 teaspoon
lemongrass puree
1 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
lime zest
1
lime juice
1
grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon
white pepper
1 dash
sliced almonds
to taste (toasted)
Instructions
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1. Prepare Dressing: In a small non-reactive bowl, combine seasoned rice vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, garlic clove, raw sugar, lemongrass puree, salt, lime zest, lime juice, grated fresh ginger, and white pepper. Using an immersion blender, blend the ingredients until smooth. For the best flavor, prepare the dressing several hours in advance and refrigerate.
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2. Assemble Salad: In a serving bowl, combine red leaf lettuce, sliced watermelon radishes, purple bell pepper, lemon cucumber slices, cooked edamame, grated and sliced carrot, chopped baby bok choy, and red onion crescents. Add fresh chopped cilantro.
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3. Toss Ingredients: Drizzle a few tablespoons of dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well-coated.
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4. Serve: Present the salad with the remaining dressing on the side, and garnish with toasted sliced almonds for added crunch. Enjoy this flavorful salad as a standalone dish or as a vibrant accompaniment to your meal.
Nutrition Information
8g
Fat
16g
Carbs
3g
Protein
3.3g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vibrant Asian Farmers' Market Salad?
It is a nutrient-packed, visually stunning salad featuring watermelon radishes, baby bok choy, and a zesty lime-lemongrass-ginger dressing.
Is this recipe vegan-friendly?
Yes, the recipe is tagged as vegan and consists entirely of plant-based ingredients.
How many calories are in a single serving?
There are 140 calories in each serving of this salad.
What type of lettuce is used as the base?
The recipe uses one head of red leaf lettuce, washed and patted dry.
How should the watermelon radishes be prepared?
You should use 2 to 3 watermelon radishes and slice them thinly.
What equipment is recommended for making the dressing?
An immersion blender is recommended to blend the dressing ingredients until smooth.
Can I make the dressing in advance?
Yes, for the best flavor, it is recommended to prepare the dressing several hours in advance and refrigerate it.
How much protein does this salad provide?
Each serving of the salad provides 3 grams of protein.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to make 3 servings.
What provides the crunch in the salad garnish?
Toasted sliced almonds are used as a garnish to add a crunch to the dish.
What kind of vinegar is required for the dressing?
The dressing requires 1/2 cup of seasoned rice vinegar.
How do I prepare the carrots for this salad?
The carrot should be peeled, grated, and then thinly sliced.
Is there any sugar in the dressing?
Yes, the dressing includes 1 teaspoon of raw sugar.
What unique cucumber variety is included?
The recipe calls for one small lemon cucumber, thinly sliced.
How should the red onion be cut?
The red onion should be sliced thinly and then cut into crescents.
Which fresh herb is added to the salad mix?
1/2 cup of fresh chopped cilantro is included in the salad assembly.
What types of oil are used in the dressing?
The recipe uses a combination of 3 tablespoons of canola oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
How is the baby bok choy prepared?
Three small heads of baby bok choy should be chopped before being added to the salad.
Does the dressing contain any pepper?
Yes, the dressing includes a dash of white pepper.
What is the total carbohydrate content per serving?
There are 16 grams of carbohydrates in each serving.
How much fiber is in the Vibrant Asian Farmers' Market Salad?
The salad contains 3.3 grams of fiber per serving.
What color bell pepper is recommended?
The recipe specifically calls for one small purple bell pepper.
Should the edamame be raw or cooked?
The 1/2 cup of edamame should be cooked and drained before being added to the salad.
Is garlic used in this recipe?
Yes, one garlic clove is blended into the dressing.
How do I serve the dressing?
Drizzle a few tablespoons over the salad to toss it, and serve the remaining dressing on the side.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 8 grams of fat per serving.
Is this recipe considered easy to prepare?
Yes, it is tagged as both 'quick' and 'easy' to prepare.
How much lemongrass is needed?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of lemongrass puree.
What citrus elements are in the dressing?
The dressing uses both the zest and the juice of one lime.
How much salt is in the dressing?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of salt.