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    Asian Salad Dressing with Almond Butter

    April 13, 2020 By lovecheflaura Leave a Comment

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    I've been making this Asian Salad Dressing with Almond Butter on top of an Asian inspired salad for a few weeks now. It's a nice change up from the traditional vinaigrette or ranch-like salad dressings. I also love that it is soy-free and vegan. I've been doubling the recipe to have some extra in the fridge. I will take cut up raw carrots, cucumbers and bell peppers and use the dressing as a vegetable dip. Super easy and healthy snack!

    asian salad with almond butter dressing

    A couple notes about Asian Salad Dressing:

    Let's talk about red pepper flakes:

    If you don't tolerate spice that well, I recommend starting with half the amount of red pepper flakes and work your way up to the recipe amount. I personally love spice and think the red pepper flakes provides the perfect amount of spice when mixed with all the vegetables.

    Let's talk nut butters:

    I use almond butter as the base for the dressing since I try to steer clear of legumes. If you are not avoiding legumes, peanut butter would taste really good in this recipe. I think sun flower butter, or sun butter would also be a good choice! The salad will still have an Asian flare to it but may taste a bit like a satay sauce if you decide to use peanut butter.

    Let's talk about lettuce:

    When I'm making salads, I typically will always go for spring mix. I love the variety of dark leafy greens that are rich in vitamin A. Another good option which holds up well to this dressing is romaine lettuce. It offers a great crisp and won't get soggy. Regardless of what you use, the salad will still taste yummy!

    Asian salad with dressing in a bowl

    Looking for more salad dressing recipes? Try this Spring Green Salad with Honey-Basil Vinaigrette or everyones favorite, creamy dairy-free Ranch Dressing

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    Asian Salad with Almond Butter Salad Dressing

    Asian Salad with a spicy and sweet Almond Butter Dressing makes for a quick and easy lunch or main dish.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 cup dressing

    Ingredients

    For the Almond Butter Salad Dressing:

    • 2 tbsp smooth almond butter
    • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
    • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp rice wine vinegar
    • ½ tsp ground ginger
    • Pinch of salt

    For the Asian Salad:

    • 1 large handful spring mix lettuce or 2-3 heads chopped romaine lettuce
    • 1 large handful sprouts I like radish or broccoli sprouts
    • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
    • ¼ cup cucumber, chopped
    • 1 large handful peas
    • ¼ cup cashews, toasted
    • ½ yellow or red bell pepper, sliced
    • ¼ red onion, sliced
    • 1 orange, sliced
    • Sprinkle of sesame seeds

    Instructions

    For the Almond Butter Dressing:

    • Combine all salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight glass container in the refridgerator for up to five days or use on a salad right away

    For the Asian Salad:

    • Layer the sald ingredients on top of one another. Pour ½ to the full amount of the almond butter salad dressing on top and toss until the vegetables are well coated. Serve immediately!

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