It's finally summer, a.k.a. salad season! Check out my delicious list of the 31 Best Asian-Inspired Salad Recipes to make at home. The options are endless, and these recipes are incredibly satisfying!
From the classics, like Chinese Chicken Salad and Japanese Seaweed Salad, to the creative, like Spicy Mango Pineapple Salad and Avocado Edamame Kale Salad, you'll never run out of summer salad recipes to serve alone or on the side!
5 Classic Asian-Inspired Salads
Summertime is definitely my favorite season for fresh salads. Seriously, I could eat a salad every day as a main meal, or on the side with a grilled protein. Here's some inspiration for making salads at home, like this classic Chinese Chicken Salad!
These popular, classic Asian salads will transport you to the Far East. And, they're so easy to make!
- Chinese Chicken Salad: This vibrant classic Chinese salad recipe features shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables and Chow Mein noodles, tossed in a tangy Asian dressing. And, it's on the table in less than 10 minutes!
- Japanese Seaweed Salad: This restaurant-style Japanese seaweed salad (a.k.a. "wakame") is perfect when paired with a tray of sushi, or your favorite Asian soup!
- Smashed Cucumber Salad: This popular Chinese cucumber salad is so healthy and refreshing. Tossed in a zingy dressing, this beautiful salad comes together in just 10 minutes!
- Soba Noodle Salad: This colorful noodle salad is chock full of crisp bell peppers and a light, peanutty soy sauce. It's the perfect summer salad!
- Japanese Bean Sprouts Salad: Light and refreshing, quick and easy, this restaurant-style salad is the perfect side dish. Bean sprouts are tossed with green onions and a sesame soy dressing for a healthy side dish or afternoon snack.
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4 Asian-Inspired Salads with Protein
Check out these delicious Asian-inspired salads featuring some of your favorite proteins (seafood, tofu, chicken), like this mouth-watering Miso Shrimp Garden Salad with a homemade miso dressing!
- Grilled Miso Shrimp Garden Salad: This gorgeous grilled shrimp salad will fulfill all of your summer salad cravings! Large shrimp are marinated in a special miso marinade that puts this salad over the top!
- Seared Tuna Salad with Miso Dressing: Sesame-coated seared ahi tuna is the star of this healthy salad. This light and refreshing recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner!
- Spicy Thai Salad with Chicken: You can make this easy and delicious Panera Bread copycat chicken salad recipe in your own kitchen. The tangy, spicy, Thai peanut dressing is epic!
- Seared Miso Tofu Poke Bowl: This delicious vegetarian salad bowl features seasoned wok-seared tofu, crisp veggies, and avocados, served over sticky white rice tossed in a tangy sweet miso ginger dressing.
TOP TIP: Just add your favorite protein or sub out the protein on any of the salad recipes in this post. Make it yours!
8 Creative Asian-Inspired Salads
Getting creative in the kitchen should always include salads, like this Vegan Asian Noodle Salad. These innovative, healthy, Asian-inspired summer salad recipes are deliciously simple and will definitely make their mark!
- Vegan Asian Noodle Salad: This vibrant noodle salad is a delicious combination of crisp veggies and nutty buckwheat soba noodles, all tossed in a tangy, sweet, and spicy ginger peanut sauce.
- Spicy Mango Pineapple Salad: This summery mango salad is so refreshing, featuring sliced mangos, pineapple chunks, and fresh herbs, tossed in a sweet and tangy lime vinaigrette.
- Lobster Cobb Salad with Miso Dressing: This lightened-up version of a lobster Cobb salad will transport you to the shores of New England. It's healthy and vibrant, with an Asian twist, of course!
- Spicy Asian Tofu Salad: This show-stopping tofu salad is tossed in a creamy, tangy, spicy peanut dressing that's bursting with Asian flavors!
- Arugula Salad with Asian Pears: Simple and delicious, this arugula salad has the perfect mix of bitter, sweet, creamy, tangy, and crunchy.
- Sweet Corn and Avocado Salad: Nothing says summer like a sweet corn salad for outdoor picnics! This salad is so bright and delicious, and tossed in a lemony yuzu vinaigrette.
- Asian Slaw with Nuoc Cham Dressing: Tangy, sweet, and spicy, this Asian slaw is perfect as a side dish or on top of any protein like fish, burgers, or chicken!
- Mushroom and Radish Salad: Shaved rainbow radishes are the star in this colorful salad, combined with thinly sliced button mushrooms, and a tangy, zesty vinaigrette. It's a vibrant addition to any summer meal!
More Asian-Inspired Salad Recipes
- Copycat Panera Chinese Citrus Cashew Salad with Chicken: A refreshing Panera chicken cashew salad with pineapple and mandarin oranges, drizzled with a tangy Asian-inspired dressing.
- Sushi Salad: This visually stunning sushi salad is essentially sushi deconstructed. It perfectly blends the best of Japanese and Western cuisine.
- Asian Coleslaw Salad: This Asian slaw has ingredients of traditional coleslaw a mix of shredded cabbage and carrot. There are also bean sprouts and fresh herbs all tossed in homemade sweet sesame ginger dressing.
- Kimchi Cucumber Salad: Made with kimchi, cucumbers, and red onion, this crunchy Kimchi Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for any of your favorite Asian dishes!
- Asian Pasta Salad: The most delicious Asian Pasta Salad recipe that's gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly! This super easy, flavor-packed cold pasta salad is loaded with bright and crisp fresh veggies, and tossed with an amazing soy-free, sweet and spicy dressing.
- Sweet and Smokey Peanut Slaw: Smokey and sweet, this slaw has it all! Crunchy cabbage, crispy Asian pear, shredded carrots, and a smoky peanut sauce brings it all together.
- Asian Asparagus Salad: This crunchy asparagus salad is so perfect for spring and summer. And, it's ready in less than 15 minutes!
- Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad: This Asian Lentil and Green Bean Salad with Sesame Dressing will be your new salad obsession. The sesame-ginger dressing pairs so well with the crunchy vegetables.
- Bok Choy Salad: This crispy, crunchy bok choy salad is served with an Asian-inspired sesame dressing and topped with sliced almonds and toasted sesame seeds. Yummy!
- Japanese Potato Salad: This Japanese-style potato salad recipe is easy to make and healthy too. It’s allergen free, and a perfect make-ahead recipe for the warm weather ahead.
- Asian Broccoli Salad: This easy broccoli salad combines tender broccoli, protein-rich edamame, crunchy peanuts, and green onions, all tossed in a creamy peanut dressing.
- Thai Green Papaya Salad: This spicy Asian summer salad recipe makes for a delicious appetizer. Enjoyed throughout Southeast Asia, it can be found in various forms throughout Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
- Asian Carrot Salad: This carrot salad recipe features carrots and cabbage in a homemade sesame vinaigrette. It's also a great source of vitamin A, biotin, potassium, and vitamin K.
- Miso Brussels Sprouts Salad: Crispy brussels sprouts meet the savory depth of miso, creating a satisfying salad that's as healthy as it is tasty. It's loaded with umami flavors!
The best miso salad dressing recipe!
Up your salad game with this homemade, flavor-packed Miso Salad Dressing! Tastes just like the miso dressing at your local sushi restaurant (but better)!
My Favorite Salad-Making Tools
To get the most out of your salad creations, you need to have the best tools on hand. These are my go-tos when making salads all year long!
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