Asian Pear Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 255kcal
A refreshing Asian pear salad with orange ginger dressing is a healthy and delicious side dish! Crisp vegetables and pears are tossed in a sweet, tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Asian Pear Salad
- 2 cups (244 g) thinly sliced asian pears
- 1 ¼ cups (183 g) finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup (116 g) shredded carrots
- 1 cup (57 g) thinly shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup (105 g) thinly sliced cucumber
- ½ cup (155 g) edamame, cooked
- 1 large (130 g) orange, cut into segments
Orange Ginger Dressing
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ cup (60 ml) orange juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) finely grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons (2 g) chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup (60 ml) grapeseed oil, or olive oil
- black pepper, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Assemble the Salad - In a large bowl, add the Asian pears, red bell peppers, carrots, red cabbage, cucumber, edamame, and orange segments.
- Make the Dressing - In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, rice vinegar, shallots, ginger, and cilantro. Gradually whisk in the oil, until a lightly thickened dressing is achieved.
- Dress the Salad - Add the desired amount of dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Add more salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make Ahead: The salad and dressing can be made up to 1 day in advance, wait to the dressing. Whisk the dressing before using.
- Storing: Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 14550IU | Vitamin C: 227.7mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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