Sesame Green Salad
with Citrus Ginger Dressing
Fresh, Crunchy, and Full of Flavor
Check out all those colors — because we eat with our eyes first! This Sesame Green Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing is vibrant, refreshing, and bursting with texture and flavor.
Tender yet crisp romaine lettuce combines with red bell pepper, carrots, and sugar snap peas for the perfect crunch. The citrusy dressing made with fresh orange and lime juice, basil, mint, ginger, and garlic ties everything together beautifully.
And don’t forget the toasted sesame seeds — they add that subtle nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch that takes this salad to the next level.
How to Serve It
I love arranging the vegetables in small piles all around the bowl for that beautiful, restaurant-style presentation. Once drizzled with the dressing and tossed, those vibrant colors still shine through.
This salad is ideal for gatherings, meal prep, or quick weekday lunches. You can prep it a few hours in advance and toss it with the dressing just before serving — the easiest way to impress your guests with minimal effort!
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Pro Tip:
Toast your sesame seeds just before adding them to the salad — it enhances their nutty flavor and makes your salad even more fragrant. For a protein boost, top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu!
This Sesame Green Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing is proof that simple ingredients can create something truly special — fresh, bright, and full of life.
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Fast, Easy + Simple Asian Green Salad
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 overflowing cup sugar snap peas, sliced in half
- 4 mini cucumbers (or 1 medium- large), thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage blend
- 10 or more fresh basil leaves, torn
- 10 or mint leaves
My Simple Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Layer all the salad ingredients into a bowl or place the lettuce on the bottom and arrange the ingredients into small piles around the bowl (like in my photos).
- Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a jar with a lid and shake.
- Pour the dressing over right before serving and toss to coat everything.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: vegetarian
- Method: raw
- Cuisine: salad
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