Watermelon Radish Holiday Salad with Asian Citrus Dressing
This vibrant, healthy salad is perfect for your next potluck or holiday gathering! The sweet and sour dressing pairs perfectly with the peppery watermelon radishes.
Ingredients
- 5 oz spring mix salad or a salad mix of your choice
- A large handful of arugula
- A large handful of spinach
- 2 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
- 2 sweet pears try Bartlett – peeled and cubed
- 2-3 watermelon radishes – peeled and thinly sliced then halved if larger discs
- 2 tbsp of Season with Spice's Japanese Sesame Seasoning gomashio
For the Asian citrus dressing:
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoon honey or to taste
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed citrus juice I used a mix of lemon & lime. Juice from Meyer lemon, grapefruit, or orange works beautifully too
- 1.5 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 tsp of Season with Spice’s Ichimi Togarashi optional, but these Japanese chili flakes lend a nice, spicy zing to the dressing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spring mix salad, arugula, spinach, red cabbage, pear, watermelon radish, and Japanese Sesame Seasoning.
- Then pour in the dressing, and toss well to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Have a taste, and make any adjustments if needed. When ready to serve, sprinkle a little more Japanese Sesame Seasoning on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gSodium: 173mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
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