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Asian Salad

September 24, 2012 by Maureen 96 Comments

It’s Spring and all I want to eat are salads.  Last week it was Vietnamese Salad, before that was Curried Quinoa Salad and today was Asian Salad.  Thankfully we both love salad and John can eat a ton of it.  What I really like about these salads are that if I don’t put dressing on them until we’re ready to eat, they keep for three or four days.  We will also use the salad mix for sandwich toppings too so we never toss any away because it’s gone past day four.

I’ve always loved salad but I had one child that thought vegetables were invented by the devil and if he was careful and didn’t eat any he’d be fine.   Thankfully he’s all grown up and now eats most everything.  I expected him to have children who would be as picky as he was but no deal.  His children eat anything and they would love this salad.

Asian Salad

4.8 from 20 reviews
Asian Salad
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
This is a great salad to make ahead as it lasts in the fridge for 3-4 days without any dressing.
Author: Maureen Shaw OrgasmicChef.com
Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 12
Ingredients
Asian Salad Mix
  • ½ wombok very finely sliced
  • 1 small red capsicum finely sliced
  • 1 small green capsicum finely sliced
  • 3 whole stalks celery findly sliced (including leaves)
  • 1 large carrot shredded using julienne shredder (or a knife)
  • 1 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 bunch finely chopped coriander (save a few leaves for garnish)
  • ½ cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 cup toasted pine nuts or peanuts (save a few for garnish)
Dressing
  • ¾ cup caster (superfine) sugar
  • ½ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 large red chili finely chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic crushed
  • 1½ tsp fresh ginger grated
Instructions
Asian Salad
  1. This salad must be finely sliced, particularly the white portion of the wombok - I used a mandolin or v-slicer
  2. Julienne carrot
  3. Fold in chopped coriander (cilantro) and parsley
  4. Toss to combine
  5. Pile into a large salad bowl and add toasted pine nuts or peanuts on top
  6. Garnish with whole coriander leaves
Dressing
  1. Combine all ingredients except ginger and garlic in a container with a lid and shake vigorously
  2. Add ginger and garlic and stir to combine
  3. Keeps well in the refrigerator.
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Comments

  1. Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot says

    September 24, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Hi Maureen,

    It is thrilling when the weather perks up and we can get back into salads big time. I LOVE Asian salads but haven’t done the fresh ginger thing yet. I think this is the last time I read about it in a dressing and don’t actually do it though:)

    Adding you to my RSS reader now!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 24, 2012 at 5:12 pm

      Thanks Anabel! You’re my local hero 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nandita Debnath says

    September 24, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Loved your blog… it looks so tasty, i am going to prepare this tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 24, 2012 at 5:13 pm

      Hi Nandita, lovely to meet you. Thanks so much for coming by and I hope you like the salad!

      Reply
  3. Erin @ she cooks, she gardens says

    September 24, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Mmmmm yum, this sounds excellent. I love the combination of fresh flavours and textures.

    Reply
  4. Asmita says

    September 24, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    The salad looks so inviting! Going to try this out soon.

    Reply
  5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    September 24, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Love this salad! We eat this so much when the weather hits unbearable. it’s so cooling and delicious! 😀

    Reply
  6. kristy @ the wicked noodle says

    September 24, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    What a stunning salad! Making for lunch today for sure.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:25 pm

      I hope you liked the salad, Kristy!

      Reply
  7. Ann@Anncoo Journal says

    September 25, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Sooo pretty! I love this beautiful salad, so good to have it anytime of the day 🙂

    Reply
  8. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    September 25, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Maurren thats a good idea! I should start eating more salads again. My husband isnt that happy about salads, so I usually only make them if he isnt coming home for dinner or if I make some other side that he loves.
    The dressing is new to me and I like experimenting in my kitchen with new recipes like that.

    Reply
  9. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    September 25, 2012 at 1:22 am

    Yum, this is one of my most favorite salads!

    Reply
  10. Terra says

    September 25, 2012 at 1:58 am

    After this long vacation, and lots of delicious food…..i need some healthy food! This salad looks gorgeous my friend:-) Hugs, Terra

    Reply
  11. Gina says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:17 am

    I’m thinking wombok is what we call napa cabbage. I just love crisp salads like this, we eat lots of them all year here. I always get so confused with my foodie friends on the other side of the world and the season differences, we are barely starting fall here. I like your dressing, will have to try soon.
    -Gina-

    Reply
  12. Sanjeeta KK says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:21 am

    What a refreshing and healthy platter that look…would love this anytime!

    Reply
  13. Ilan says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:37 am

    I really love Asian salads and this one looks amazing! You’re lucky that it’s spring in Australia, over here it’s just starting to get cold.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      I love salads in the summer. I enjoy them anytime but in the summer I crave them.

      Reply
  14. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    September 25, 2012 at 2:48 am

    How refreshing and delicious! I can eat this as main dish and will eat a lot of it. The best part is that I will still feel good about it and not too stuffed. I love that kind of salad. Your dressing sounds good, too. By the way, new recipe plugin looks nice with author/cuisine info etc. 🙂

    Reply
  15. yummychunklet says

    September 25, 2012 at 4:04 am

    That looks as if it could double as a nice side salad as well. Yum!

    Reply
  16. Kitchen Belleicious says

    September 25, 2012 at 5:43 am

    now that is a salad. Crunchy, sweet, tangy and the dressing is perfection

    Reply
  17. rebecca says

    September 25, 2012 at 7:58 am

    lovely salads and salads are so good all year

    Reply
  18. kitchenriffs says

    September 25, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Great looking salad! Provincial little me didn’t know that wombok = Chinese cabbage (I love learning new things!). Great idea mixing it, then adding the dressing at the last minute. Good stuff – thanks.

    Reply
  19. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    September 25, 2012 at 8:16 am

    I’m not a big salad eater but I think I could enjoy this one.

    Very glad to hear your son’s kids eat anything. I was the world’s worst eater growing up and was thinking karma would come back to get me.

    Reply
  20. Amanda says

    September 25, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Oh this looks so lovely and fresh Maureen. I’m looking forward to the warmer weather and more salads. I’m under the impression if I each more salads, I get to have extra dessert – and I’m not interested in hearing otherwise! 😉

    Reply
  21. Ilan says

    September 25, 2012 at 8:53 am

    I’m a big fan of Asian salads! You’re really lucky it’s warm where you are.. just starting to get cold around these parts.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:24 pm

      They can make a full meal for me. I just love salads like this during the summer.

      Reply
  22. Hotly Spiced says

    September 25, 2012 at 8:55 am

    That is a fantastic looking Asian salad. I just love all those ingredients in the dressing – what great flavour that salad would have. Whenever my children are being difficult I secretly pray they’ll produce a child just like themselves so to think your picky eater got off scot-free by producing children who eat everything just doesn’t sound like justice to me. What happened to, ‘What goes around, comes around’? xx

    Reply
  23. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    September 25, 2012 at 9:39 am

    A gorgeous recipe and perfect for this beautiful Spring weather, Maureen.

    Reply
  24. Barb Bamber Just a Smidgen says

    September 25, 2012 at 9:59 am

    Its fall hear and I still crave salads, I think it’s the texture and most likely also because they’re filling and low in calories:). I love the crunch factor in these recipes and would love to try one or two this week!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      I’ve been enjoying seeing northern hemisphere salads all during your summer and have been SO looking forward to warmer weather.

      Reply
  25. Minnie(@thelady8home) says

    September 25, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Spring makes me want to eat greens too. So sweet, the devil story, hahaha! Such a gorgeous looking salad there Maureen.

    Reply
  26. Roberta says

    September 25, 2012 at 10:47 am

    What a pretty salad with a fantastic dressing.

    Reply
  27. Eileen says

    September 25, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Looks delicious Maureen. No spring salads here though unless they are made with squash, apples, and pumpkins – lol!

    Reply
  28. Ashley@BakerbyNature says

    September 25, 2012 at 11:28 am

    It’s just treading into fall here, but fresh gorgeous salads like this always make me crave spring!! Gorgeous!

    Reply
  29. Choc Chip Uru says

    September 25, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Mmmm spring does make me feel like salad, bookmarked your exotic recipe! 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
  30. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

    September 25, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    I am loving having so many prepared salads available in England’s fancier supermarkets (and for that matter even the non-fancy ones). This Asian one looks incredible!

    Reply
  31. Claire - Simply Sweet Justice says

    September 25, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    How delicious! This looks like a great salad to make ahead for work lunches. 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      You’re so right. I keep a salad (undressed) in the fridge for 3-4 days covered with a damp paper towel and a cover or wrap. I add the nuts and dressing just before serving.

      Reply
  32. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    September 26, 2012 at 12:45 am

    “It’s Spring” I had to do a double take on the date and then realized we are on different continents 🙂 My brother and sister-in-law just came back from a two week trip to Sydney and New Zealand. They said it was beautiful. I love an Asian salad and this dressing sounds amazing. Have a great week Maureen!~

    Reply
  33. Jill Colonna says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Maureen, this is a seriously sexy looking salad. You mean what you say! Hubby isn’t a salad fan but things should change around here! Sensational photos.

    Reply
  34. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    September 26, 2012 at 3:39 am

    Oh I want to make this right now!! Looks so delicious!

    Reply
  35. Katerina says

    September 26, 2012 at 5:51 am

    Maureen your salad looks perfect! Here is Fall but the temperatures are still high so this salad would be perfect! I was a picky eater myself when I was a kid and my mom had a very hard time with me. She also thought that my children would be picky. I have a son who eats almost everything, even food I don’t eat until now! Apples don’t always fall under the same tree!

    Reply
  36. ChopinandMysaucepan says

    September 26, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Dear Maureen,

    I love these Asian salads because the flavours are so vibrant, fresh and appetizing with the tangy taste, a perfect start to a meal.

    Sincere apologies again as we really should have emailed a thank you note for the ice-cream machine rather than saying it on Twitter!

    Reply
  37. Norma Chang says

    September 26, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Great looking salad. I frequently toss in some shredded leftover chicken or shredded roast beef or deli ham and now I have a no-cook meal.

    Reply
  38. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    September 26, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Oh my. This salad definitely makes me miss summer even more. Enjoy!

    Reply
  39. Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    Hi there, I’m new around here! I am sooo glad I found your blog, your photos are gorgeous and you have a really wonderful recipe collection! I am looking forward to following you. This Asian salad looks so fresh and good, my husband will love this!

    Reply
  40. mjskit says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    “vegetables were invented by the devil” – that is hilarious! From the mouths of babes. 🙂 This looks like a delicious salad! It’s going into fall here, but I since I eat salad years round I love see new salads like this anytime! YUM!

    Reply
  41. Adrian (What the Heck is Filipino Food) says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    I’ve made this several times in summer – how great is it?! Although, I have to admit that I do go overboard with the chilli LOL

    Reply
  42. SallyBR says

    September 26, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    I make a version that is simpler, too simple, I guess. You took yours to a much higher and better level, so I am pinning this baby for future reference

    love everything about it!

    Reply
  43. Laz says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:24 am

    I think the problem is that many cooks treat salads and veggie dishes like bullshit throwaways. But salads can be amazing if time and care are taken with them. I like the toasted nuts in the salad and the balance provided to the dressing by the chili and ginger.

    You’re a classy lady Maureen, don’t be like me…=)

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      Laz, my new BFF. I’ve never used that four letter word on my blog but just once I’d love to let fly 🙂 LOL Thanks so much for coming by.

      Reply
  44. The Café Sucré Farine says

    September 27, 2012 at 3:07 am

    I love this type of salad and could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It looks so fresh and vibrant. I little fresh basil and mint would be delicious also!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:10 pm

      Yeah, my Vietnamese salad has heaps of mint and my Asian salad has heaps of cilantro/coriander 🙂

      Reply
  45. Simone says

    September 27, 2012 at 6:19 am

    Well I sure wish I had salads like this growing up! We only ever had the iceberg lettuce, egg, tomato, dressing type of salad which is still very common here. I looooove asian salads! Soo much flavor and they are so versatile!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:04 pm

      That’s what we had when I was growing up too but salads like this qualify as lunch or light meal for me. Lovely to see you, Simone. I could gaze at your blog for hours 🙂

      Reply
  46. Erica says

    September 27, 2012 at 7:29 am

    I love this salad! What a delicious combination of flavors and textures!

    Reply
  47. Frugal Foodie in WV says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I love salad! Your recipe and photos look delicious!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks you so much! The salad is quite frugal too. 🙂

      Reply
  48. The Squishy Monster says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    As an Asian person, I totally approve of this =D LOL, I kid–but seriously, these flavors look out of this world together —fabulous looking salad, my friend =D

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:02 pm

      I’m not an Asian person but I have Asian people grandchildren so I think that qualifies me. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  49. Aldy @ Al Dente Gourmet says

    September 27, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Maureen, that salad looks so refreshing and delightful! Loving that dressing too 🙂
    Hugs <3

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 27, 2012 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks, the dressing is really good 🙂

      Reply
  50. master chef says

    September 27, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Simple and delicious recipes.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2012 at 11:57 pm

      Thanks, Chef!

      Reply
  51. Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says

    September 27, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    We’re heading into Autumn here, Maureen, but I’d still happily demolish a plate of this fabulous salad. (I did have a little moment where I read ‘wombat’ for ‘wombok’, but I’ve gotten over the shock of it)

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2012 at 11:58 pm

      I know, Hester, and as all you northern hemisperians were eating summer salads I was really craving them. Once it got warm that’s all I want to eat.

      Reply
  52. Lose Weight Fast says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:01 am

    Very nice looking salad. I always purchase a version of an Asian salad, well I guess I haven’t been. Your salad looks way better!

    Reply
  53. Catherine says

    September 28, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Dear Maureen, That is a beautiful looking salad. I love the ginger in the dressings. Blessings dear and happy spring. Catherine xo

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 28, 2012 at 11:57 pm

      Thanks Catherine, so nice of you to stop by.

      Reply
  54. Parsley Sage says

    September 29, 2012 at 12:14 am

    YUMMY! And my mom would die if she saw me write that. I’ve only been eating vegetables for about two years 😉

    Reply
  55. foodfashionandflow says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:03 am

    This looks so good. I am hungry right now. I might just have to make this for lunch or go out and grab one.

    Reply
  56. Katherines Corner says

    September 29, 2012 at 5:04 am

    It’s lunch time here, this would be a lovely treat. xo

    Reply
  57. Charles says

    September 29, 2012 at 8:20 am

    Spring! Ha, lucky thing! All we get is wonderful autumn rain and cold nights here! Still though, after a few carb-rich days we actually had a salad tonight, with figs – t’was great. I love the look of your salad, and I’m off to look up a wombok now, because I’ve never heard of it at all, haha 😀

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 30, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      chinese cabbage isn’t it?

      Reply
  58. Marina@Picnic at Marina says

    September 29, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Aww, Maureen! I want this salad now, even though it’s a bit late for any meal… 🙂

    Reply
  59. Lisa says

    September 30, 2012 at 12:35 am

    I love Asian salads and this one does not disappoint! It looks so fresh and lovely and the dressing sounds fantastic. I think I might make it for lunch today 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 30, 2012 at 8:33 pm

      what’s your favorite salad?

      Reply
  60. Rhonda says

    September 30, 2012 at 3:34 am

    That looks so good, and it is definitely still salad weather here in AZ.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 30, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      I could live on salads in the summer

      Reply
  61. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    October 1, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    I’ve paid $9 for an asian salad at the cafe in my work building, which I wasn’t too thrilled about, but this here is 100000x better, and so much cheaper. I think I’ll have to make this, bring it to work and show the cafe that this a salad worth charging $9!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      October 1, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      LOL you’re so cute! You could get 10 salads for $9 🙂

      Reply
  62. Iron Chef Shellie says

    October 1, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    OMG i Love a vietnamese salad! Can’t wait to try this 😀

    Reply
  63. peachkins says

    October 1, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    I am a salad person myself and I could have this every day!

    Reply
  64. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    October 1, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    Even though the weather is cool and it is fall in New Hampshire, I could eat salad everyday. Yours looks and sounds delicious.

    Reply
  65. FiSh says

    October 1, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    asian salad suits the flavour of my country 🙂 but i prefer garden salad better

    Latest: Little Tiramisu Dream

    Reply
  66. Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) says

    October 2, 2012 at 12:59 am

    My kind of salad. I can eat this year-round. You’re so right about this keeping for days. I love dishes like that because it saves so much time in the kitchen. The combination of flavors in your dressing sound so good!

    Reply
  67. lizzie - strayed from the table says

    October 2, 2012 at 7:28 am

    Thank goodness we are finally getting some heat, bring on summer I say. The salad looks delicious, though I have never heard of white balsamic vinegar before.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      October 2, 2012 at 7:43 am

      I bought some at Be Fresh on Nicklin Road and some from Iris over at How to Cook and some from Jeffers Market in Maroochydore. You can also get it at Coles and probably Woolies.

      Reply
  68. SarahKate (Mi Casa-Su Casa) says

    October 5, 2012 at 8:17 am

    This is PERFECT! Yesterday it was 33 in Sydney and today it’s supposed to get up to 29! Welcome to the warm weather (at last!) I’m loving dinner on the balcony with cold glasses of white wine. This salad looks ideal for the weather.

    Reply
  69. Terra says

    October 6, 2012 at 11:29 am

    I have been craving salads lately, but I get bored with normal, everyday lettuce salads. This would be a fun, healthy change-up from the everyday lettuce salads:-) It looks gorgeous! Hugs, Terra

    Reply
  70. Claire says

    October 19, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Asian style salads are a real favourite of mine. Every time I eat one I think to myself now why don’t I make these more often! Silly I know. But thanks for the reminder, I just love the clear cut and sharp-sweet flavours 🙂

    Reply
  71. Denise says

    October 20, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Wow, that looks so great! We eat salad year round. I love all the great flavors in this one and the dressing looks delightful! I think I will put this on our weekend menu– between the baked porkchops and apples and shepherd pie 🙂

    Reply
  72. Jocelyn Wilhelm says

    November 12, 2012 at 3:38 am

    I think I’d like to make this any season of the year! As a matter of fact, I have all the ingredients so I can make this right now. And I think I’m going to go ahead and make it right now! Looks super yummy!

    Jocelyn

    Reply
  73. Aurica says

    February 2, 2014 at 1:33 am

    I didn’t have pleasure to taste this salad recipe, but the way she look, I can say it’s a very delicious, natural and healthy salad, so gotta to try it

    Reply
  74. Hypnotherapy Adelaide says

    February 21, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    Beautiful asian salad. I have been looking for a really fresh salad to have. Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  75. Anna says

    January 12, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    This sounds so amazing! I have been looking for a new dressing to mix up my weekly salads! Something spicy would be awesome!

    Reply

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