Becky’s Japanese Salad

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 11
A refreshing and healthy Becky's Japanese Salad recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 head lettuce
3 green onions
4 ounces sliced almonds
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup salad oil
3 ounces crunchy chow mein noodles

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
363
Sugar
20g
Fat
33g
Named after a friend who first made this salad for the recipe author, Becky's Japanese Salad is a simple, yet delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to a main meal. The crunchy vegetables and nuts provide a satisfying texture, while the sweet and tangy dressing livens up the taste buds. It is a healthy and refreshing salad that is easy and quick to put together. The recipe can also be easily adjusted by adding other salad ingredients like chicken or avocado depending on what is available in your fridge.

Instructions

1.Wash and dry the head lettuce and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
2.Cut the roots off the green onions and chop them into thin slices.
3.In a dry pan, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat until golden brown.
4.To make the dressing, mix together the poppy seeds, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
5.Gradually whisk in the salad oil until the dressing emulsifies.
6.In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, green onions, toasted almonds, and crunchy chow mein noodles.
7.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again until everything is coated.
8.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This Becky’s Japanese Salad is packed with healthy ingredients like leafy greens and nuts.

It also has a delicious sweet and tangy dressing.

It is a refreshing and healthy salad that is suitable for vegetarians and can be made gluten-free.

CONS

It may not be filling enough for some people as a main meal.

The salad dressing may be too sweet for people who don’t like sweet dressings.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is very healthy as it contains plenty of fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the lettuce and green onions.
The almonds are a great source of healthy fats and protein.
The dressing also contains apple cider vinegar, which has been shown to have numerous health benefits like aiding weight loss and reducing blood sugar levels.

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