Asian Cranberry Almond Salad + Sesame Dressing
Crunchy Asian chopped salad with tangy dried cranberries, sliced almonds, cilantro, and the best 2-minute homemade sesame dressing!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bag tricolor cole slaw (without dressing)
- ½ red onion sliced or chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup almonds
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (I used low sodium)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add cole slaw, onions, cranberries, almonds, and cilantro to a large bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a jar (or similar container), cover and shake well. Toss salad with dressing and serve immediately OR if preparing ahead, cover salad with plastic wrap and store dressing and salad in fridge, then toss immediately before serving.
Notes
Store extra dressing in fridge up to five days.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
