Asian Chopped Salad is a bowl of crunchy, delicious goodness. This is a vibrant and healthy side dish with a sweet and savory flavor profile. The homemade Asian salad dressing is quick to whip up and irresistible.

Asian Chopped Salad in a bowl.

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Crunchy Asian Salad Recipe

Asian Chopped Salads always found their way into my grocery cart. Once I decided that I could easily make it homemade, I was hooked. Making this salad from scratch is a no-brainer. It is just as good (if not better) than the bagged varieties. Plus, you get to use the freshest ingredients and control what you put in the salad. Using fresh cabbage, carrot and snap peas gives this salad an amazing crunch with every bite.

Ingredients for the Asian Chopped Salad with cabbage, bell pepper, chow mein noodles, green onion, sweet peas and carrot

How to Make Asian Chopped Salad

Don’t fall for the bagged salads! You’ve got this. Making an Asian chopped salad is super easy. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Roast cashews on a preheated skillet and chop them into small pieces.
  2. Wash and prepare all your veggies and place them into a large bowl.
  3. Sprinkle the salad with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, crunchy noodles, and cashews.
  4. For the dressing, combine the ingredients together in a jar and shake well.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss everything together, and season with salt and pepper.

Step by step of cutting all the veggies for the salad

Asian Salad Dressing

What makes this salad so great is the homemade Asian dressing! It’s certainly going to win you over. It’s super easy to make and you likely have most of the ingredients to make it hanging out in your fridge and pantry.

Grab a mason jar and fill it with sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, ginger and salt, and pepper. Then, seal the jar and get to shaking! Once the dressing looks well-incorporated, pour it right over the salad.

Ingredients for Asian Salad Dressing

Other Variations of the Salad

To change things up you can always add a few other ingredients to the mix. Here are some options:

  • Nuts – Peanuts, almonds, or cashews add a wonderful crunch to this salad.
  • Proteins – Grilled chicken, pan-seared steak, pulled pork, or even shrimp and eggs will work great.
  • Veggies – Cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, and zucchini are tasty additions.

Asian Salad Ingredients layered in a salad bowl.

Can this Salad be Made Ahead?

The great thing about crunchy salads is they last longer than spinach or lettuce-based salads. After you mix in the dressing, this salad will stay fresh for a few hours. You can make it in advance, but only add the dressing right before serving. If you are meal-prepping, store the veggies separately from the dressing.

Asian Chipped salad mixed together in a bowl

More Asian-Inspired Recipes:

  • Chow Mein – make your favorite takeout dish at home.
  • Fried Rice – a great way to use leftover rice.
  • Beef and Broccoli – this stir fry is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
  • Mongolian Beef – super saucy and satisfying
  • Lo Mein – it’s all about the sauce, incredible flavors!
  • Yakisoba – these noodles are so satisfying with a wonderful mouthfeel.

Asian Chopped Salad Recipe

4.98 from 164 votes
Asian Chopped Salad in Mixing Bowl
Asian Chopped Salad is a bowl of crunchy, delicious goodness. It’s not only vibrant and healthy, it has a sweet and savory flavor that is irresistible. The easy homemade Asian dressing brings everything together.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients for Salad:

  • 3 cups white cabbage , thinly sliced
  • 3 cups red cabbage , thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 medium carrot, julienne
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup cashews, toasted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles, or wontons

Ingredients for Asian Salad Dressing:

  • 4 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 tsp salt, or added to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, or added to taste

Instructions

  • Roast cashews on a preheated skillet until golden brown. Let them cool down completely. Chop them into small pieces.
  • Wash and prepare all the vegetables and arrange them in a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle the salad with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, noodles and cashews.
  • For the Asian salad dressing, combine the ingredients together in a jar and shake well.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad before serving and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Per Serving

241kcal Calories22g Carbs4g Protein16g Fat3g Saturated Fat450mg Sodium363mg Potassium4g Fiber11g Sugar3088IU Vitamin A77mg Vitamin C68mg Calcium2mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Asian Chopped Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
241
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Sodium
 
450
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
363
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
3088
IU
62
%
Vitamin C
 
77
mg
93
%
Calcium
 
68
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: asian chopped salad, asian dressing, asian salad
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 241
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  • Melody Canterberry
    April 21, 2025

    Could I sub ramen instead of chow mein noodles? I’m just trying to use what I have on hand.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 21, 2025

      Hi Melody, while I haven’t tried that substitution, here’s what one of my readers wrote: “This is so good. I didn’t have any Chow mein noodles so I just used ramen broken up, soooo good! Thank you!”. I hope this helps.

      Reply

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