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Asian Side Salad

By:Nagi
Published:13 Oct '19Updated:14 Sep '20
18 Comments
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This Asian Side Salad is as versatile as the name suggests – it’s a terrific fresh salad that will pair with any Asian food! From Chinese to Japanese, Thai to Vietnamese, Malaysian, Singaporean, Korean and Taiwanese, it’s right at home alongside fiery Asian curries as it is with a Chinese BBQ Pork, Thai Chicken Satay or Chicken Fried Rice.

Overhead photo of Asian Side Salad, ready to be served

Asian Side Salad

Unlike many Western cuisines, there are actually not that many “side salads” in Asian cuisines. There are pickled vegetables and small vegetable dishes that make up part of a larger banquet. And in many South East Asian cuisines, you’ll often find dishes like Thai Fried Rice are served with some plain, undressed wedges of tomato and cucumber which provide welcome freshness and juiciness.

But there’s actually not that many side salads that are quick to throw together to add greens into a meal.

So while this Asian Side Salad isn’t an authentic recipe associated with any cuisine in particular, it’s a terrific salad with authentic Asian roots. The Dressing is so good you can literally use it to dress any veggies and it will be delicious!!

Asian Dressing for Asian Side Salad being drizzled over salad

What goes in the Asian Dressing

Here’s what you need for the Asian Dressing. The rice vinegar can be substituted with cider vinegar, and you can omit either the garlic or ginger and it will still be fabulous.

For a simple alternative Asian dressing, try this simple Asian Sesame Dressing.

What goes in Asian Salad Dressing

What goes in the Asian Salad

And here’s what I put in the salad. Though in all honesty, as mentioned above, you can literally put any raw salads with the Asian Dressing and it will be fantastic!!

The Crispy Fried Shallots are store bought and they are shallots that have been deep fried until crispy. They make a terrific garnish for salads and makes a regular appearance around here! Found in the Asian section of supermarkets but cheaper at Asian stores.

Ingredients in Asian Side Salad

Close up of Asian Side Salad

What to serve with Asian Side Salad

This is a terrific salad that will pair really well with all things Asian! In fact, I cannot think of any Asian dish that I wouldn’t serve this salad with. Here are a few suggestions:

  • Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

  • Chicken Fried Rice, Thai Fried Rice or Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)

  • Egg Foo Young (Chinese Omelette)

  • Spring Rolls!

  • Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken

  • Sticky Baked Chinese Chicken Wings

  • Kung Pao Chicken

  • Asian noodles like Chow Mein, Pad See Ew or Thai Drunken Noodles

  • Browse all Asian recipes

– Nagi x


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Asian Side Salad

Author: Nagi
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins
Sides
Asian
5 from 6 votes
Servings4
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Recipe video above. This Asian Side Salad is as versatile as the name suggests - it's a terrific fresh salad that will pair with any Asian food! From Chinese to Japanese, Thai to Vietnamese, Malaysian, Singaporean, Korean and Taiwanese, it's right at home alongside fiery Asian curries as it is with a Chinese BBQ Pork, Thai Chicken Satay or Chicken Fried Rice.

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (light or all purpose, not dark soy)
  • 3 tbsp peanut oil (or canola, vegetable or other neutral oil)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (sub cider vinegar)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ginger , minced
  • 1 clove garlic , minced

Salad:

  • 120 g / 4oz mixed leafy salad greens
  • 250 g / 8oz cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1/2 red onion , finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup crispy fried shallots (Note 1)

Instructions

  • Shake Dressing ingredients in a jar.
  • Place Salad ingredients except fried shallots in a bowl. Drizzle with Dressing and toss.
  • Sprinkle with fried shallots and served immediately!

Recipe Notes:

1. Crispy fried shallot pieces - great garnish for Asian salads. Found in the Asian section of supermarket but cheaper at Asian stores!
Substitute with roughly chopped nuts like cashews or almonds.
2. Nutrition per serving.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 153cal (8%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Sodium: 194mg (8%)Potassium: 324mg (9%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 3119IU (62%)Vitamin C: 24mg (29%)Calcium: 40mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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18 Comments

  1. Tracey says

    February 2, 2023 at 8:02 am

    I love that I can always find what I need on your website Nagi….asked to bring a “leafy salad to go with Asian flavoured tuna”….winner! Congratulations on the book too…it is brilliant.

    Reply
  2. Patricia says

    July 24, 2022 at 8:53 am

    So yummy! I made it as a side dish but was tempted just eat the salad! The dressing is absolutely delicious and so easy to throw together.

    Reply
  3. Diane Anderson says

    November 3, 2021 at 6:47 am

    Hi Nagi, I want to make the salad dressing for your recipe “Asian Side Salad”, however If all I have is dark soy should I still go ahead? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 3, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      No sorry! Dark soy is quite different – it won’t work here! N x

      Reply
  4. Andrea says

    February 23, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    I made this with an ahi tuna dish and it was sooo good.

    Reply
  5. Mawii says

    December 15, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    The dressing was delicious and everyone loved it. I am glad I discovered “recipetineats”. The recipes are simple to follow and very tasty. Thanks Nagi!

    Reply
  6. Robyn says

    February 24, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks Nagi for the Asian Salad, another fabulous recipe from you. Delicious. I substituted lime juice for the rice vinegar last time and that seemed to work well too.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 26, 2020 at 10:48 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Robyn! N x

      Reply
  7. Ropa says

    February 11, 2020 at 11:34 am

    Hi Nagi, yet another perfect recipe from you! This dressing is so tasty and perfect. I am wondering how long this dressing would keep if I made a batch if it at a time and stored it in a mason jar in the fridge. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 11, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      Hi Ropa, I’m so happy you loved it. As a general rule of thumb, I keep dressing for 3-4 days as it has garlic in it. N x

      Reply
  8. Caz mclaughlin says

    January 1, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    Hi Nagi. I have been delighting in the HUGE field mushrooms that are available here in the west at the moment. I don’t think that enough people know what to do with these beauties. But a foodie secret I learnt from MY mum was to dice them fine and/or grate/slice them finely with a kitchen grater or hand-held microplane and add them to risottos, braises or stews. The flavour is divine and when you add it to gravy is reminiscent of the beautiful, rich and intense mushroom sauces and jus you get from fine restaurants. Happy cooking and a very Happy New Year and welcome to 2020 🙂 Caz

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 3, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      Sounds amazing Caz, thanks for the great tip!!

      Reply
  9. Lynda Wilson says

    November 11, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    Another wonderful recipe, thank you. The dressing in particular is absolutely spectacular. I am a bit nervous about using sesame oil as it can be overwhelming, but this was perfection!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 12, 2019 at 7:17 pm

      I’m so glad you loved it Lynda!

      Reply
  10. Zee Gimon says

    November 1, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Nagi, I’m in love with this salad! I made it with kung-pao chicken last night for a friend who came over and our taste buds were all ecstatic about the food! Sooooo goood!

    Thank you for recipes that are simple, yet so incredibly elegant.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 2, 2019 at 8:24 am

      Perfect Zee!

      Reply
  11. Dona says

    October 15, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    Nagi, I messed up the chicken, dried tomatoes recipe! I’m upset with myself. Had chicken breasts with bones, even tho I sliced them they were too big, No fresh basil, used small amt of dried. Didn’t slice tomatoes thin enough. I would have burned the garlic if I’d cooked it for 15 minutes, so I didn’t. I had looked forward to making it! Shall I try again. I served with egg noodles.

    Reply
  12. Mike says

    October 15, 2019 at 4:27 am

    5 stars
    Outstanding Tom Yum recipe so much better when you make it yourself with fresh ingredients

    Reply

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