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Watermelon radishes add a splash of color to this crisp, refreshing salad.
Last week, I introduced you to Dumplingpalooza with these Deep Fried Roasted Garlic Mac & Cheese Dumplings. They're pure evil in the best possible (cheese-filled, carb-laden) way.
When me and my friend Joanne were planning our recipe list, we had intended to make 4 different types of dumplings. But alas, after making a batch of our own dumpling wrappers plus stuffing, baking and deep-frying about a hundred other dumplings, we were too burnt out in the mood for something a bit lighter.
And that's how this recipe was born.
We used the rest of the choy sum from the mac & cheese dumplings along with some watermelon radishes that I had picked up at my local Farmers Market and a can of water chestnuts that I had in the pantry.
Ha... "pantry" makes it sound like I have actual storage space. Definitely not the case. But I digress...
This salad totally hit the spot. The dressing has a sweet-and-salty balance that's perfumed with lime and sesame. The watermelon radishes were just sooooo pretty, and the crunchiness of all 3 salad components really woke us up after going into a dumpling coma.
You know, just in time to make MORE dumplings for dessert. We don't go around calling just anything a "palooza", after all!
Print📖 Recipe
Triple Crunch Asian Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minuts
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Description
Watermelon radishes add a splash of color to this crisp, refreshing salad.
Ingredients
For dressing:
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For salad:
- 4 cups choy sum or baby bok choy stems, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 watermelon radishes, quartered and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Add choy sum, water chestnuts and watermelon radishes and toss until evenly coated. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 13.7 g
- Sodium: 767.4 mg
- Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.3 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Need more dumpling action? Head over to Joanne's blog to see what she has to say about the Baked Purple Yam + Sweet Potato Dumplings with Peanut Sauce that we made that day. Because we don't deep-fry all.of.the.things, just most.of.the.things...
Laura @MotherWouldKnow
I love the flavors in this salad. I've been obsessed by radishes lately, though I haven't had the watermelon radishes you used - will have to find them. I haven't seen them in local groceries, but maybe an Asian grocery?
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen
Thank you so much, Laura! I found the radishes at the farmers market, but for sure Asian grocery stores would have them when they're in season. They always make me smile when I cut into them and see that vibrant color!
Mary Ellen
This sounds so good and I love this combination of flavors. So pretty too!
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen
Thanks so much, Mary Ellen!
Michelle Blackwood
I love everything about this salad, the colors, vegetables and the flavor combination!
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen
Pretty food just tastes better, right? 🙂
Kaitie Lawlor
What a pretty looking salad! It's sounds really good as well don't get me wrong, buts it's just as appetizing to look at. Great pictures!!
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen
Thank you so much for the kind words! And it's totally true - you eat with your eyes first. Colorful food can be so delicious 🙂
Kristen Chidsey
Not only is this salad gorgeous, but I love everything about it....can't wait to try!
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen
Thanks so much, Kristen! I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try! 🙂
Laura T
I am loving the serious crunch in this salad! And those watermelon radishes are adorable!
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen
Aren't they great? It's always such a pleasant experience cutting into those beauties! 🙂
Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious
man do I want this for lunch today!
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen
I'd eat this for lunch almost any day! 🙂
Joanne (eats well with others)
I have to admit, I was surprised at how much I loved this salad! It was definitely a much needed fresh bite after all that fried food!
BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen
Yes! And before the final fried food course 😉