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Macro Friendly Sesame Ginger Salad

If you’re looking for a refreshing and satisfying salad that…
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 16 ozshredded cabbage + carrotsa bag of coleslaw
  • 4 green onionschopped
  • 6 tablespoonstoasted almonds
  • 1 tablespoontoasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cupchopped cilantro
  • 15 ozsugar free mandarin orangesdrained well I used Del Monte
  • 9 sesame rice crackers crushedI used Simply Organic
  • 1/2 cupToasted Sesame Ginger DressingI used Bolthouse

Equipment

  • fine-mesh sieve
  • Paper Towels
  • Resealable Bag
  • Food Processor (optional)
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Drain the 15 oz can of sugar-free mandarin oranges well in a fine-mesh sieve, then blot gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Place the 9 sesame rice crackers in a resealable bag and crush into small pieces (or pulse briefly in a food processor); set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the 16 oz bag of shredded cabbage + carrots (coleslaw), 4 chopped green onions, 6 tablespoons toasted almonds, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.
  4. Add the drained mandarin orange segments and the crushed sesame rice crackers to the bowl.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup Toasted Sesame Ginger Dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Divide the salad into 8 equal portions (about 3/4 cup each) and serve immediately.

Notes

Notes
The more accurate macros for 1 serving (1/8th) are: 83 calories, 3.5g F/12.4g C/2.3g P.