Go Back
–+ servings
Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing

Delicious Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing Recipe

This vibrant Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing combines fresh ingredients for a nutritious, flavorful meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block high protein tofu 10 oz or 284 g
  • white pepper to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 cup shelled edamame cooked (optional)
  • 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced on a bias, about 60 g
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews roughly chopped, about 80 g
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1/4 cup tahini about 55 g
  • 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil about 25 g
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce about 30 g
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice or rice wine vinegar about 33 g
  • 1 tbsp honey about 18 g
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • whisk
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450?F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Dump the cashews onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for no more than 5 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even roasting. Once done, cool on a cutting board or plate.
  3. Chop the tofu into small cubes and place on the same baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil and season with white pepper and kosher salt, then toss to coat. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  4. Prep the cabbage, scallions, edamame, and roughly chop the roasted cashews. Add to a large serving bowl.
  5. For the dressing, whisk together tahini, toasted sesame oil, coconut aminos or soy sauce, lemon juice or rice wine vinegar, honey, kosher salt, ground ginger, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until silky smooth. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Pour half of the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine. Taste and add more dressing and/or salt as needed. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins as desired. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!