Description
This baby bok choy and avocado salad is a fresh and unique dish, featuring a sweet soy vinaigrette and butter roasted sesame cashews for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for the dressing
- 1/2 cup (120ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) white sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 medium clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 6-8 baby bok choy bunches, cleaned and sliced in half lengthwise (make sure you get the baby bok choy as the bigger stuff is much tougher)
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 ripe avocados, seeded, peeled and diced
Ingredients for the cashews
- 1/2 cup (65g) cashews
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, white or black - (I used a combination - you can find black sesame seeds at any Asian grocer.)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a small baking pan, combine 1/2 cup cashews and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes, until deep golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- In a jar or small bowl, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/3 cup white sugar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Shake or whisk until well combined.
- Arrange the halved baby bok choy on a serving platter. Scatter the diced avocado and finely chopped red onion over the bok choy.
- Drizzle the sweet soy vinaigrette over the salad, then sprinkle the butter roasted sesame cashews on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
To keep the salad fresh, add the avocado just before serving. The dressing can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. For a nut-free version, substitute cashews with sunflower seeds. This salad is best served immediately after preparation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 5