Best 3 Chinese Spring Salad Recipes

Are you looking for a light and refreshing salad that is easy to make and packed with flavor? If so, then Chinese spring salad is the perfect dish for you! This vibrant salad is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and bell peppers. It is then tossed in a light and flavorful dressing made with rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic. Chinese spring salad is a great way to add some healthy greens to your meal, and it is also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPRING ASPARAGUS SALAD

Spring Asparagus Salad image

This is a nice and simple cold salad that is nothing more than asparagus dressed in a Chinese-influenced vinaigrette topped with sesame seeds. It's a great way to celebrate the arrival of the asparagus crops!

Provided by Seattle Dad

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

Whisk together the rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and mustard. Drizzle in the peanut oil and sesame oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify. Set aside.
Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the water and cook 3 to 5 minutes until just tender, but still mostly firm. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop from cooking any further.
Place the asparagus in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over the asparagus. Toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 73.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MARINATED CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

Marinated Chinese Chicken Salad image

Make and share this Marinated Chinese Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 8h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 -5 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons honey (or more to taste)
1 large head iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 carrots, julienned
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3 ounces maifun, fried in hot oil as directed on package. (Just takes a few seconds)

Steps:

Mix marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
Place chicken in slow cooker and pour marinade over chicken, coating each piece well.
Cover and cook on low 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. (Depending on how large your chicken breast are. Mine were small and were done in 5 1/2 hours on low).
Remove chicken from slow cooker and cool.
Reserve juices and place in a small sauce pan and simmer for 5 minutes then strain if desired. (I didn't strain it but you might want to if you have excess residual.).
Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients with 1/2 cup of the juice from the slow cooker.
In a large serving bowl toss together the shredded chicken, lettuce, carrots, peanuts, cilantro, and noodles.
Just before serving, drizzle with the salad dressing.
Toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 799.9, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 20.4, Protein 23

CHINESE SPRING SALAD

Chinese Spring Salad image

This is a main-dish salad. It can be made vegetarian by substituting an equal amount of cubed firm tofu for the chicken

Provided by TishT

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon chile sauce with garlic
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
8 cups red romaine lettuce or 8 cups lettuce, torn
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup sugar snap pea
1 cup carrot, julienned
1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
3 slices red onions, thin,separated into rings

Steps:

In small bowl, whisk together ginger, orange peel, orange juice, ketchup, soy sauce and chile sauce.
Slowly whisk in canola oil and sesame oil.
In large bowl, toss lettuce with half of the dressing; arrange on platter.
Sprinkle with chicken, peas, carrots, red bell pepper and onion; drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 244.5, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.8

Tips:

Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
Shred the vegetables thinly so that they are easy to eat.
Use a variety of vegetables to add color and flavor to the salad.
Don't overdress the salad, or it will become soggy.
Serve the salad immediately after making it, or the vegetables will start to wilt.

Conclusion:

Chinese spring salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.