Best 8 Asian Herb Salad Recipes

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From the vibrant streets of Bangkok to the bustling markets of Ho Chi Minh City, Southeast Asia is a culinary paradise that boasts a harmonious symphony of flavors. One dish that truly embodies this culinary tapestry is the Asian herb salad, a refreshing and aromatic ensemble of fresh herbs, vegetables, and zesty dressings. Bursting with a myriad of textures and flavors, this versatile salad is a staple in many Southeast Asian cuisines and has gained immense popularity worldwide for its health benefits and tantalizing taste.

This article presents a delightful collection of Asian herb salad recipes, each offering a unique take on this beloved dish. From the classic Vietnamese Goi Cuon, featuring translucent rice paper rolls encasing a symphony of herbs, shrimp, and pork, to the refreshing Thai Larb Salad, a piquant combination of minced meat, herbs, and roasted rice, these recipes capture the vibrant essence of Southeast Asian cuisine.

Whether you prefer the bold flavors of the Indonesian Gado-Gado, with its rich peanut sauce and medley of vegetables, or the simplicity of the Laotian Tam Mak Hoong, showcasing the natural sweetness of raw papaya, this article has something for every palate.

As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Asian herb salad, from selecting the freshest herbs and vegetables to creating a well-balanced dressing. These recipes are not only a testament to the culinary heritage of Southeast Asia but also an invitation to explore the diverse and captivating world of Asian flavors. So, let's dive in and savor the delightful symphony of an Asian herb salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN SLAW - CRUNCHY ORIENTAL CABBAGE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



Asian Slaw - crunchy Oriental Cabbage Salad with Asian Dressing image

Recipe video above. A light, healthy, CRUNCHY Asian salad that is a great side for all types of Asian foods. Dressing is a great salty / sour / spicy lime dressing reminiscent of Thai and Vietnamese food. Add CHICKEN if making this as a meal. Serves 8 - 10 as a side, 4 as a meal with chicken.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Noodles     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups green cabbage or Chinese cabbage (, shredded)
3 cups red cabbage (, shredded)
2 large carrots (, julienned)
3 cups bean sprouts
3 green onions (, finely sliced on the diagonal )
1/2 cup coriander / cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup Asian Fried Shallots ((optional), to garnish (Note 1))
3 tbsp rice vinegar ((Note 2))
3 tbsp soy sauce ((Note 3))
2 tsp fish sauce (, or more soy (Note 4))
2 tbsp lime juice (, or more rice vinegar (Note 5))
3 tbsp peanut oil ((Note 6))
1 1/2 tbsp sugar (, any type)
1/2 tsp birds eye or other red chilli (, finely minced (optional))
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
  • Combine the salad ingredients, except the Asian Fried Shallots.
  • Pour over dressing and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with Asian Fried Shallots. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 415 g, Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, Fat 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 1045 mg, Fiber 3.6 g, Sugar 9.3 g

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



Asian Chicken Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large carrot, peeled
3 cups shredded napa cabbage, from 1 small cabbage
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce, from 1 small lettuce
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and deveined, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil leaves or fresh mint leaves, chopped** see Cook's Note
2 cups thinly sliced store-bought rotisserie chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted** see Cook's Note
1 tablespoon toasted white or black sesame seeds*
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar*
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

  • 1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for garnish
  • For the salad: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot and add to a large salad bowl. Stir in the cabbage, lettuce, pepper, Thai basil, chicken, almonds, and sesame seeds.
  • For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the chow mein noodles and serve.

ASIAN SALAD



Asian Salad image

This salad is appreciated by everyone because of its unique blend of flavors.

Provided by Juanita Peek

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, crushed
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
½ cup butter, melted
1 head napa cabbage, shredded
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over low heat brown ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds with melted butter or margarine. Once browned, take off heat and cool.
  • In a small saucepan bring vegetable oil, sugar, and vinegar to boil for 1 minute. Cool. Add soy sauce.
  • In a large bowl, combine shredded napa cabbage and chopped green onions. Add the noodle and soy sauce mixture. Toss to coat. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 320.6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

HERB SALAD



Herb Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Separate 1 large head Bibb lettuce. Combine in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons each of torn basil, dill, parsley and mint. Toss with the juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

ASIAN SALAD RECIPE



Asian Salad Recipe image

This super easy to make Asian salad recipe is packed full of healthy veggies and tossed in a tasty sesame ginger salad dressing. It's fresh and crunchy and a crazy delicious side dish

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium carrots (grated)
1 medium red pepper (finely diced)
2 stalks celery (finely diced)
¼ medium red onion (finely diced)
¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
¼ cup roasted peanuts (can sub almonds or cashews)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 small garlic clove (grated (preferably with a Microplane))
A pinch of sea salt

Steps:

  • Combine all the sesame dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake it well.
  • Add the Asian salad ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 207 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g

SOFT HERB SALAD



Soft Herb Salad image

In addition to how nice it looks, the beauty of this herb salad is that it can be as sweet or as pungent as you like, served in a big heap as a fresh first course, or a small pile as a refreshing side dish, or as a palate cleanser with a cheese course. It is especially energizing when served alongside heavy winter feasts:The leaf-green herbs, pink peppercorns and buttery golden almonds perk up the browns of roasts and braises. Picking the herbs and cleaning them is a finicky task, but can be done a day or two before.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings (can be doubled)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cilantro leaves
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup small dill sprigs
1 cup basil or mint leaves
1 cup arugula leaves
2 cups purslane, mâche or hearts of Boston lettuce leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup sliced almonds
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red chile flakes or 1/2 teaspoon crushed pink peppercorns (optional)
3 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, more to taste

Steps:

  • Up to a day before serving, wash the herbs and greens: Fill a large bowl or clean sink with plenty of cold water. Immerse the leaves, swish around to loosen any dirt, then gently lift out. Dry in a salad spinner or by spreading them on clean kitchen towels. (If working ahead, refrigerate the dry leaves in sealed plastic bags or containers. Add a paper towel to each bag to absorb excess water.)
  • Melt butter in a frying pan until it sizzles. Add almonds. Sauté over low heat, until the almonds are golden and the butter is browned. Lift out almonds and drain on paper towels, reserving butter. (Butter can be kept for 1 day. Melt and cool again before assembling salad.)
  • When ready to serve, place greens in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, chile flakes, almonds, cooking butter, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss gently and season to taste, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 157 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

ASIAN SHORT RIBS WITH HERB SALAD



Asian short ribs with herb salad image

A Thai-style beef recipe that's made in a pressure cooker - the meat becomes melt-in-the-mouth in its rich sauce.

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Main course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

large piece of ginger , finely chopped
large pack coriander , stalks and leaves separated
1 red onion , finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 beef short ribs
1 tsp golden caster sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
50ml oyster sauce
500ml chicken stock
3 star anise
2 tbsp Chinese black rice wine vinegar
cooked basmati rice , to serve
1 Thai red chilli , chopped
coriander leaves (from the pack above)
small pack mint leaves
1 shallot , finely sliced
juice 1 lime
1 tsp Thai fish sauce

Steps:

  • In a mini chopper, make a paste with the ginger, coriander stalks, onion and garlic, then set aside. Heat the oil in the pressure cooker pan and brown the meat well on all sides, then remove. Fry the paste for 2-3 mins with 1 tsp golden caster sugar. Return the ribs to the pan and add the soy sauce, star anise, oyster sauce and enough chicken stock to just cover the ribs.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover and bring up to high pressure. Cook for 45 mins, then release the pressure slowly. Take off the lid, add a splash of vinegar and remove the ribs from the pan. Simmer the sauce down until reduced and intensely flavoured. While the sauce is simmering, mix the salad ingredients together. Serve each rib in a puddle of sauce, topped with a pile of salad and rice on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 2.9 milligram of sodium

ASIAN HERB SALAD



Asian Herb Salad image

Wildly refreshing! Using delicate herbs and a wonderful sweet and sour vinaigrette! Adapted from Good Cooking Cookbook by Jill Dupleix

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces arugula leaves (or spinach)
4 ounces mint leaves
4 ounces fresh basil leaves
4 ounces cilantro leaves
1 ounce chervil, leaves (or parsley)
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoot
2 shallots, peeled, halved, finely sliced (or 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon mirin (or sherry)
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the shallots, rice vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Trim excess stems from the arugula(or spinach), and pick the leaves from the stems of the herbs. Rinse and dry the arugula and herbs. Cut the bamboo shoots into matchsticks.
  • To make the dressing, whisk the olive oil, sesame oil, mirin, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in the shallot mixture, taste and adjust flavors to taste.
  • Very lightly toss arugula, bamboo shoots, and herbs in the dressing.
  • Serve with chopsticks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 55.3, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs are essential for getting the best flavor out of this salad. If you can, try to use herbs that are just picked from your garden or a local farmers market.
  • Chop the herbs finely. Finely chopped herbs will distribute their flavor more evenly throughout the salad.
  • Use a variety of herbs. The more variety of herbs you use, the more complex and flavorful your salad will be. Some good options include cilantro, basil, mint, and Thai basil.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make this salad. Feel free to experiment with different herbs, vegetables, and dressings until you find a combination that you love.

Conclusion:

This Asian herb salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up fresh herbs from your garden. With its bright flavors and crunchy texture, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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