By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on October 3, 2026
Serves 4
283 cal · 20 min
Asian Green Salad with Sweet Shallot Vinaigrette
Recipe GLPRe2ef45606b36dc
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Average rating: 3.8 (1)
A vibrant, light salad featuring tender Asian greens dressed in a tangy-savory vinaigrette balanced with caramelized shallots and sesame oil. The combination of crisp baby tatsoi, mustard greens, mizuna, and delicate pea shoots creates layers of subtle flavors and textures, while the sweet, umami-rich dressing ties everything together for a refreshing side or light meal.
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Ingredients
1 shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rings
½ cup light sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon nam pla (Vietnamese fish sauce)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 ounces mixed baby Asian greens (such as tatsoi, mustard greens, mizuna, and pea shoots)
Directions
Heat the sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the sliced shallot rings and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes until the shallots begin to soften and turn golden at the edges. Do not let them brown too darkly.
Pour the warm oil and shallots into a small bowl and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the rice wine vinegar and fish sauce, mixing until well combined.
Taste the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper as needed. The dressing should have a balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes.
Place the mixed Asian greens in a large salad bowl. Pour the warm vinaigrette over the greens and toss gently but thoroughly until all the leaves are evenly coated.
Divide the salad among serving bowls, ensuring each portion receives some of the caramelized shallots and dressing. Serve immediately while the vinaigrette is still warm.
Comments
Fish sauce and sesame oil require a stop beyond the major Charlotte chains—you'll need Harris Teeter's international aisle or an Asian market for both reliably. The ingredient list is lean and cheap (under $8 for four), and 20 minutes is honest for assembly and dressing once you have stock. The real caveat is that this is a same-night salad that wilts within hours and doesn't reheat; it suits a weeknight side or light dinner if you're eating immediately, but not meal prep. Asian greens like bok choy or gai lan are increasingly available at Food Lion and Walmart, though selection varies by location."
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