Asian Strawberry Sesame Salad
This bright salad hits the spot with fresh crisp veggies and a sweet and tangy strawberry sesame dressing that's so good you'll want to drink it straight! A healthy dinner or side dish that comes together in a few minutes! The whole family will love it!
Servings:6
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups romaine lettuce,, chopped
- 1/2 red onion,, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper,, thinly sliced
- 1 jicama, , peeled and diced (about 1.5 cups)
- optional: wonton strips , (found near the salad dressings and croutons)
- (for a non-vegetarian version, you can add grilled chicken!)
Dressing
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups strawberries, , hulled and quartered
- 1/3 cup oil, (I used extra virgin olive oil)
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 5 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients for the dressing. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- In a large bowl toss together lettuce, peppers, onions, and jicama. Serve with prepared dressing and top with crispy wonton strips and additional sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
*jicama is optional, if you can't find it at the store, just skip it - it will still be delicious!
**may sub distilled vinegar for rice vinegar in a pinch
**may sub distilled vinegar for rice vinegar in a pinch