Name: Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 head of green cabbage, finely shredded; 1/2 head of purple cabbage, finely shredded; 2 cups carrots, matchstick-cut or shredded; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup sliced green onion; 2 cups cooked edamame (see FAQs); 1-2 cup roasted cashews (see notes); 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional); chicken, shrimp, or any other protein you like; 1/4 cup olive oil (you can use any other oil as well); 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil – very important for flavor!; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; a few shakes of garlic powder; optional: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayo (more or less to taste – this changes it from a vinaigrette to more of a creamy dressing)

Shake the dressing ingredients up in a jar until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt or mayo (if using) and shake again until smooth. YUM.

Toss all the salad ingredients together. Drizzle with dressing and serve!

1/2 head of green cabbage, finely shredded

1/2 head of purple cabbage, finely shredded

2 cups carrots, matchstick-cut or shredded

2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)

chicken, shrimp, or any other protein you like

1/4 cup olive oil (you can use any other oil as well)

2 tablespoons sesame oil – very important for flavor!

optional: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayo (more or less to taste – this changes it from a vinaigrette to more of a creamy dressing)

Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

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