Summer Asian Salad Recipe
Summer Asian Salad
Ginger, garlic, brown sugar and peanuts give this Asian-inspired salad a delicious savory-sweet flavor.
Serves: 5Prep: 15 minutesCook: 5 minutesTotal: 20 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 5
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1⁄2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1⁄4 tsp. grated garlic
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1⁄2 tsp. water
- 1⁄2 cup Simple Truth™ Roasted Peanuts, chopped and crushed
- 1 tbsp. Simple Truth Organic™ Whole Sesame Seeds
- 1 container (16 oz.) Simple Truth Organic™ Power Greens with Fresh Carrot
- 4 scallions, sliced on the bias
- 1 large jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. Simple Truth Organic™ Cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp. Simple Truth Organic™ Basil leaves, chopped
Directions
- Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, ginger and garlic, and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the brown sugar and water and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbling, being careful not to let it burn. Fold in the peanuts and sesame seeds until well-coated in the sugar mixture. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the Simple Truth Organic™ Power Greens with fresh carrot, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, and basil. Drizzle with the Simple Truth™ Asian Style Sesame Vinaigrette. Toss until the salad is well mixed and evenly coated.
- Garnish with the glazed peanuts and sesame seeds.
Serves: 5
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1⁄2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1⁄4 tsp. grated garlic
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1⁄2 tsp. water
- 1⁄2 cup Simple Truth™ Roasted Peanuts, chopped and crushed
- 1 tbsp. Simple Truth Organic™ Whole Sesame Seeds
- 1 container (16 oz.) Simple Truth Organic™ Power Greens with Fresh Carrot
- 4 scallions, sliced on the bias
- 1 large jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. Simple Truth Organic™ Cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp. Simple Truth Organic™ Basil leaves, chopped
Directions
- Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, ginger and garlic, and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the brown sugar and water and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbling, being careful not to let it burn. Fold in the peanuts and sesame seeds until well-coated in the sugar mixture. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the Simple Truth Organic™ Power Greens with fresh carrot, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, and basil. Drizzle with the Simple Truth™ Asian Style Sesame Vinaigrette. Toss until the salad is well mixed and evenly coated.
- Garnish with the glazed peanuts and sesame seeds.