Best 3 Hearty Asian Lettuce Salad Recipes

HEARTY ASIAN LETTUCE SALAD

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This meatless version of your favorite restaurant salad packs 13 grams of protein per serving and is bursting with juicy flavor. It's a brilliant choice for lunch or a busy-day dinner. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup ready-to-serve brown rice
1 cup frozen shelled edamame
3 cups spring mix salad greens
1/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
4 radishes, sliced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Prepare rice and edamame according to package directions., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, rice and edamame. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad mixture between 2 plates; top with orange segments, radishes and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CRUNCHY LETTUCE SALAD

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There are several variations to this Asian-style salad. But this is the one most folks prefer. Toasted almonds, chow mein noodles and sesame seeds contribute to this salad's "crunch".-Sue McLaughlin, Onawa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup chow mein noodles
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn iceberg or romaine lettuce
4 green onions with tops, diced
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Combine almonds, chow mein noodles and sesame seeds in a baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted; set aside. , In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. In a large bowl, toss lettuce, onions and bacon. Just before serving, add almond mixture and dressing; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ASIAN SALAD

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This salad is appreciated by everyone because of its unique blend of flavors.

Provided by Juanita Peek

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, crushed
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
½ cup butter, melted
1 head napa cabbage, shredded
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

In a medium skillet over low heat brown ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds with melted butter or margarine. Once browned, take off heat and cool.
In a small saucepan bring vegetable oil, sugar, and vinegar to boil for 1 minute. Cool. Add soy sauce.
In a large bowl, combine shredded napa cabbage and chopped green onions. Add the noodle and soy sauce mixture. Toss to coat. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 320.6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g