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Bring out the flavors in your salad with this creamy Asian-infused Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette inspired by the delicious new line of Lorissa’s Kitchen premium protein snacks!
Tolerate my stream of consciousness for a moment. Have you ever noticed how, after inviting someone over for a ‘relaxed brunch,’ that the preparation for such a ‘brunch’ is anything but? For example, those ‘effortless finger sandwiches’ prepared without crust require the culinary equivalent of surgical precision to plate just right. And don’t get me started on how the ‘relaxed décor’ requires a strangely stressful amount of primping, or how the cleanup for a ‘casual’ gathering is often analogues to, well, any other sort of gathering.
Feel free to enter your favorite “I Know Right” meme here.
Oddly, just before I sat down to write this, I was listening to one of my playlists, and one of the lyrics that caught my attention ran roughly, “Think back to the time when you thought everything would be easy.” I probably don’t have explain why I related in that moment.
This is perhaps why an entire industry has sprung up around the idea of ‘easy’ or ‘effortless’ cooking. However, if we’re honest, many of us are simply looking for ways to just get through the day, or ways to keep healthy despite our tight schedules, or how to fit in some much needed flavor and satisfaction into our best efforts at a healthy diet or fitness routine.
While I’ve yet to find any ‘real’ answers on how to make “effortless entertaining” anything little more than an ‘less effort-full,’ I have recently discovered one precious little gem for getting out of that midday slump, as well as a way to kick up some of my snack options – Lorissa’s Kitchen, which are available right at your local Walmart.
I’ve found that these are a great low-carb, high-protein snacks, regardless of what I’m doing, whether I’m working at my desk, on-the-go, or just finishing up a workout.
While keeping to a healthy menu throughout the week, I often like to pair these satisfying snacks alongside salads, which brings us to today’s recipe – an arugula and red cabbage salad with a fresh sesame vinaigrette, which I prefer to serve with a few hardboiled eggs for body and texture.
Once that’s done, I either plate the salad on the spot, or set it aside for tomorrow’s lunch. On a side note, the vinaigrette is also great for dipping bread, roast chicken, or pork.
Fresh Salad Greens with Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups Arugula Greens
- ¼ of a Red Cabbage – sliced thin
- ¼ of a Green Cabbage – sliced thin
- ¼ Red Onion – sliced thin
- 1 cup Grape tomatoes – halved
- ¼ cup Dried cranberries – chopped
- ¼ cup Almonds – grilled and chopped
- 2 tbs. Sesame seeds
- 2 Hard boiled eggs – halved
For the Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette:
- 2 cloves of garlic – grilled
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger – sliced
- 3 tbs. sesame seeds
- 4 tbs. Rice Wine Vinegar
- 3 tbs. soy sauce
- 1 ½ tsp. sugar
- 2 tbs. sesame oil
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
For the Salad:
- Combine all of the ingredients for the salad and toss.
- Serve with the Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette salad dressing on the side.
For the Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette:
- Combine all of the ingredients for the sesame ginger vinaigrette in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
Now, I know what you’re thinking. Most midday salads are the result of wanting to do something ‘heroic’ for one’s health or waistline, but I promise this salad is anything but, while still being healthy. The seasonal ingredients, plus the exotically pleasant flavors of the vinaigrette, are simply delicious.
The delicious Asian-infused layers of flavor and texture in this salad are highlighted when paired with the delicious variety of Lorissa’s Kitchen Korean Barbeque Beef, Sweet Chili Pork, and Szechuan Peppercorn Beef. Organic, non-gmo, and all-natural, no compromises are made, or guilt added, in piling on these delightful little bites. In other words, these are ‘farm-to-table’ products, responsibly produced with the same ingredients you could find in your own kitchen.
What are some of your favorite recipes to keep yourself going during the day? Or what are some of your favorite guilt-free midday recipes? We would love to hear from you.
Don’t forget to enter the #SavvySnackingSweepstakes for a chance to win a $100 Walmart gift card and follow Lorissa’s Kitchen on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Enjoy with Love!
swathi says
Delicious and salad Catherine, I can eat everyday. I need to try Lorrisa kitchen products looks nice.
Kristen Chidsey says
Catherine, I love Lorissa’s products and this salad–perfection~
Stacey Werner says
“less effort-full” is going to be my new phrase… love it! This salad looks like it goes so well with the Lorissa’s Kitchen snacks. Perfect snack or lunch idea.
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That looks like a very delicious salad, Catherine.
Hafsa says
yummy salad I like all the vegetables in it 🙂
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Dear Catherine, I think your site gets prettier every time I visit! And such a delicious salad today. I love the great products from Lorissa’s Kitchen. They would make any salad spectacular! XO
The Food Hunter says
This is such a beautiful salad. I can’t wait to try it.
[email protected] says
These protein snacks look so good and can’t wait to try them
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Love that salad! I’m a carnivore but I do like a nice salad with my meal. Love jerky/dried seasoned meat but I haven’t tried these yet… Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Cynthia/What A Girl Eats says
Ooh, that beef jerky sounds incredible! It’s such a healthy and protein-packed snack too!
Nettie Moore says
Looks wonderful and I love your dressing! Nettie
Louise says
Just checked out the website, Catherine, lookin’ good…as is that salad of yours. I’m really liking the vinaigrette too. I almost think I could drink it, lol…
I’ve been contemplating the notion of “effortless” cooking for some time now, Catherine. My “opinion” rests in the notion of keeping it simple and not over thinking the meal. Whether for entertaining, or every day meals, it seems fresh and simple is still the way to go. IMHO, of course:)
Thanks for sharing, Catherine…
Michelle De La Cerda says
I tend to find myself eating these type of protein packed snacks in place of a meal here and there. This salad looks great btw.
Debra C. says
Salads are definitely my go-to. Perfect for a quick & easy lunch and the jerky, yummy snack!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
This dressing! I could eat it with a spoon! Such a nice topping to a fab salad. I will be on the lookout for Lorissa’s snacks – they sound good!
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
A beautiful salad and just in time for Salad Month. I love all of the ingredients especially the Arugula.Salads are so refreshing and the flavors are awesome together. I have never tried this product/ Lorissa. Next time I am in Walmart I will have to check it out. I also entered the contest. Thanks for sharing and posting a yummy dish. Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs Dottie 🙂
Elizabeth says
Such a beautiful, delicious looking salad! I’d quite happily eat this for lunch any day of the year!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
Haha – I totally get ya when it comes to the idea that “effortless entertaining” somehow often becomes the exact opposite! I don’t know how many times I’ve planned a party menu, swearing to my husband that I’d made it easy this time, and then … ughhhhhh … somehow not so much! 😀 Anyway, I just love this beautiful salad recipe, and thanks so much for the great tip on Lorissa’s – I always appreciate a heads-up about new products to try! 😀
Tara says
This salad looks fantastic, love all the flavors. We are huge jerky fans here for a special treat, YUM!!
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
A lovely salad topped with a delicious vinaigrette dressing and Lorissa’s Kitchen products is a great side with weekend BBQ.
michaela says
Great looking salad! I need to look for Lorissa’s Kitchen products!
Debi at Life Currents says
Entering my favorite “I Know Right” meme here! Besides being funny, I totally agree that casual entertaining can be anything but that! This salad looks like a great way to go. And, Those protein snacks look like so much fun! Thanks for the giveaway as well.
Katerina says
This is my type of meal during summer! Light and delicious!
Ronda Eagle says
I love Lorissa’s Kitchen! It’s one of the only brands that has no added MSG in the jerky. And I totally agree that my “relaxed” gatherings are nothing short of mayhem right up until my guests arrive!!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
The salad looks delicious and these Lorissa’s Kitchen products have piqued my interest. I try so hard to eat well every day, but sometimes all I really have time for is grab and go.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I’ve been on a such a ginger kick lately (in smoothies, juices, candy, cakes, haha) this ginger vinaigrette looks absolutely perfect!
dooseet says
I love that vinaigrette! So different than the usual one 🙂
Oriana @Mommyhood's Diary says
This is the perfect spring salad! So fresh and pretty. I can’t wait to try that vinaigrette.
Tracy | Baking Mischief says
This salad looks delish, and those strips really do sound like the perfect snack. Personally, I really love a good old-fashioned apple for an afternoon pick-me-up, but I like the idea of something with a bit more protein in it. I’m going to have to give these a try!
Raia says
I love adding cranberries and almonds to salads. 🙂 And that dressing sounds delicious, as well!
Jess says
This sounds delicious!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Dee says
This looks perfect! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
April J Harris says
What a gorgeous salad, and what a flavourful vinaigrette! I always love a good salad, but especially this time of year! Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop, Catherine.