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By Pinch of Yum
Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing
Instructions
Prep:30min
This Cashew Crunch Salad is loaded up with crunchy veg, chow mein noodles, edamame, and roasted cashews and it'll make you ACTUALLY WANT TO EAT A SALAD. And the sesame dressing - OMG!
Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:13:01 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories420.4 kcal (21%)
Total Fat29.8 g (43%)
Carbs27.5 g (11%)
Sugars12.7 g (14%)
Protein15.4 g (31%)
Sodium529.5 mg (26%)
Fiber7.3 g (26%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
![1/2 head of green cabbage, finely shredded](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764654/graph/fooddb/7a787dec8ca95603971069599e5f4e8c.jpg)
0.5 headgreen cabbage
finely shredded
![1/2 head of purple cabbage, finely shredded](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981477/custom_upload/5ba2457ea6ec6e193588e4c5b9485962.jpg)
0.5 headpurple cabbage
finely shredded
![2 cups carrots, matchstick-cut or shredded](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312211/custom_upload/1031eaaf8321d585f99b147587fedcef.jpg)
2 cupscarrots
matchstick - cut or shredded
![1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764540/graph/fooddb/d044b42a25f1090b403e6810d274f062.jpg)
1 cupfresh cilantro
chopped
![1/2 cup sliced green onion](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1584100919/custom_upload/b3d4520f334be58343d5bec54e6c6bbd.jpg)
½ cupgreen onion
sliced
![2 cups cooked edamame (see FAQs)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1570185230/custom_upload/d7bb818b23e1e6b272bfe197400a78e9.jpg)
2 cupsedamame
cooked
![1-2 cup roasted cashews (see notes)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765053/graph/fooddb/4654c19c17800540bd86e0d738ed6bd4.jpg)
1 cuproasted cashews
![2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles (optional)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312250/custom_upload/6966b86c0acfe256941fe389cac99a10.jpg)
2 cupschow mein noodles
crunchy, optional
![chicken, shrimp, or any other protein you like](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1738830525/custom_upload/6fc141f07c6d077b1281a22643985b2e.jpg)
chicken
or any other protein you like
![1/4 cup olive oil (you can use any other oil as well)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
¼ cupolive oil
you can use any other oil as well
![3 tablespoons white vinegar](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1556808904/custom_upload/dede88821127259eea978f56c511d868.jpg)
3 tablespoonswhite vinegar
![2 tablespoons sesame oil – very important for flavor!](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764684/graph/fooddb/0a15cb596f106a0eabc036b2352602e9.jpg)
2 tablespoonssesame oil
very important for flavor
![2 tablespoons sugar](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764474/graph/fooddb/8ab54da1c6a383089a141abae748db2d.jpg)
2 tablespoonssugar
![1 teaspoon salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
1 teaspoonsalt
![a few shakes of garlic powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765037/graph/fooddb/7a4c00c9275be9d151cdc54c9c2e1066.jpg)
3 shakesgarlic 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)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765055/graph/fooddb/773075d4c0d43ff8ee3f03bd8fb8a71c.jpg)
¼ cupGreek yogurt
or mayo, more or less to taste - this changes it from a vinaigrette to more of a creamy dressing
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