Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

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INGREDIENTS

For the Salad:

  • 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
  • 1–2 cup roasted cashews
  • 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)
  • chickenshrimp, or any other protein you like

Dressing:

  • 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)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Shake the dressing ingredients up in a jar until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt or mayo (if using) and shake again until smooth. YUM.
  2. Toss all the salad ingredients together. Drizzle with dressing and serve!