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    Home / Recipes / Vegan Salads

    Spicy Asian Salad

    Published: Jul 8, 2021 · Modified: Jun 27, 2022 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Spicy Asian Salad Recipe

    Whenever we eat at my favorite Asian restaurants, I always order a spicy Asian salad. I adore the simple ingredients bathed in the spicy Asian salad dressing. So, I planned an Asian dinner this evening, and I decided to make my own version of an Asian salad recipe with homemade Asian vinaigrette. Of course, my Asian salad dressing is oil-free as well. 

    What are the ingredients in a spicy Asian salad?

    Asian salad recipe

    As I said before, the ingredients are fairly simple, and the combination of flavors with the spicy Asian dressing is the key to this delicious Asian salad recipe.

    First, I chose to chop my Romaine lettuce into small bite-sized pieces similar to the restaurant version. 

    The Asian salad ingredients

    • Romaine Lettuce
    • English Cucumber
    • Carrots
    • Green Onions (Scallions)
    • Sea Weed
    • Sesame Seeds

    Spicy Asian salad dressing

    Next, the spicy Asian salad dressing is the hidden gem of this Asian salad recipe. Although most Asian restaurants use sesame oil in their dressing, I skipped the oil and created my own spicy Asian dressing recipe. 

    Similar to the salad, the dressing ingredients are simple and don't require a blender. 

    Asian Vinaigrette Ingredients

    • Rice vinegar
    • Soy sauce (or Tamari for a gluten-free option)
    • Freshly grated ginger
    • Minced garlic
    • Water
    • Sriracha 

    spicy Asian salad

    And, the dressing goes a long way, so it only requires a small amount to dress the entire salad. 

    Tips

    • Wait to toss the salad with the dressing before serving 
    • Begin with a smaller amount of Sriracha in the dressing if you are sensitive to spice. You can always add spice, but you can't take it away. 
    • Add other vegetables like purple cabbage or white cabbage for an added crunch. 
    • If eating this salad as an entree, add Tofu with Peanut Sauce or another favorite tofu recipe. 
    • Or, choose to add diced avocado. 

    Asian Dressing Recipe

    Once the salad is tossed, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds. 

    FAQs

    What dishes go well with spicy Asian salad?

    • General Tso Cauliflower
    • Yum Yum Noodles
    • Vietnamese Noodles
    • Spicy Peanut Noodles
    • Dan dan noodles
    • Yaki Udon Noodles
    • Garlic Noodles
    • Asian Tahini Noodle Bowl

    I made my General Tso Cauliflower for dinner tonight, which tasted fabulous with my Asian salad recipe.

    GENERAL TSO CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

    Is the Asian dressing recipe fat-free?

    • Yes, and no oil-free. 

    What is Tamari? 

    • Tamari is a Japanese soy sauce made by fermenting soybeans and usually gluten-free. Compared with most soy sauces, it's darker, less salty, and has a strong umami flavor.

    Where can I buy Tamari?

    • Most grocery stores carry TAmari, where the soy sauce and other Asian foods are sold. If not, I buy my tamari on Amazon. 

    So, the next time you crave Asian food at home, give this spicy Asian salad a try. 

    📖 Recipe

    Spicy Asian Salad Recipe

    Spicy Asian Salad

    Kathy Carmichael
    Enjoy this quick and easy spicy Asian salad with a tangy oil-free spicy Asian vinaigrette with a few simple ingredients. You will love the combination of flavors bathed in the spicy Asian salad dressing.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 93 kcal

    Equipment

    • San-J Organic Gluten Free Soy Sauce Tamari -- 10 fl oz - 2 pc

    Ingredients
      

    Asian Salad ingredients

    • 1 head Romaine lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 English cucumber diced
    • 3 carrots shaved
    • 1 bunch green onions chopped with the chives
    • 1 sheet seaweed crumbled
    • 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds

    Asian Vinaigrette

    • ¼ cup rice vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1- inch fresh ginger grated
    • 2 Tablespoons water
    • 1 teaspoon Sriracha begin with a ¼ teaspoon and taste as you add

    Instructions
     

    Salad

    • Chop the Romaine lettuce and add to a large bowl
    • Add the other ingredients.

    Dressing

    • Add all the ingredients to a ball jar and shake, or to a bowl and stir.
    • Pour onto the salad ingredients and toss right before serving
    • Add additional sesame seeds for added color.

    Notes

    Tips

    • Wait to toss the salad with the dressing before serving 
    • Begin with a smaller amount of Sriracha in the dressing if you are sensitive to spice. You can always add spice, but you can't take it away. 
    • Add other vegetables like purple cabbage or white cabbage for an added crunch. 
    • If eating this salad as an entree, add Tofu with Peanut Sauce or another favorite tofu recipe. 
    • Or, choose to add diced avocado. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 578mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21447IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 3mg
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    Kathy Carmichael

    Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

    www.kathysvegankitchen.com/about-me/

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