Meatless Monday: Oriental Salad with Mandarin, Edamame, and Almonds

For more Meatless Monday and vegetarian recipes, check out Veggie Teens: A Cookbook and Guide for Vegetarian Teenagers by Elyse May (aka Veggie Teen).

Oriental Salad with Mandarin, Edamame, and Almonds

This colorful, delicious, and nutritious salad is easy to make with whatever ingredients you have on hand!

Red leaf lettuce
Red pepper, sliced (see Culinary Techniques: How to Cut a Red Pepper)
Carrots, sliced
Cucumbers, cut in matchsticks
Green onions, sliced
Snow peas, chopped
Edamame, shelled
Mandarin oranges, drained
Slivered almonds (or peanuts)
Seasame dressing (bottled or homemade from Veggie Teens: A Cookbook and Guide for Vegetarian Teenagers)

Assemble the ingredients on a plate or create a salad bar and let each person assemble their own. 

Comments

[April H]

This looks delicious!