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Asian Cranberry Almond Salad + Sesame Dressing

5 from 6 votes
Asian Cranberry Almond Salad + Sesame Dressing | Creme de la Crumb
Crunchy Asian chopped salad with tangy dried cranberries, sliced almonds, cilantro, and the best 2-minute homemade sesame dressing!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings:6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bag tricolor cole slaw , (without dressing)
  • ½ red onion, sliced or chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 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: 152 kcal, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 353 mg, Potassium: 239 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 15 g, Vitamin A: 119 IU, Vitamin C: 29 mg, Calcium: 73 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Author: Tiffany