I’ve got an old-school layer salad for you today with BIG crunch. This Easy Layer Salad with Asian Salad Dressing offers a rainbow of flavor in every last bite!

9-Layer Asian Salad Recipe + Asian Salad Dressing - overhead shot of plate and bowl

PotLuck Salad Recipes

When I was a little girl, I used to get really excited at the prospects of a potluck.

Whether it was a church or neighborhood affair, the thought of long tables with seemingly endless dishes, was something I would fixate on for weeks in advance.

Would there be pies and cobblers? Of course, there would be.

Broccoli casserole? Fluffy Jello Salad? Homemade rolls and lemonade? Yes. Yes, of course.

Maybe even barbecued chicken legs or a baked ham!

All of these things would have my head spinning with delight, as I wondered who would bring what, and if the kids would get to go through the line first.

One dish that never seemed to miss a single potluck was a big layer salad served in a large glass bowl.

The colorful bands of veggies, meat, and toppings (visible on eye-level for a child) made the layer salads look so inviting, I could never resist digging right in.

I miss those old-school potlucks…

9-Layer Asian Salad Recipe + Asian Salad Dressing - close up of crunchy ingredients

Asian Salad Recipe with 9 Layers!

This fabulous Asian salad, stacked in beautiful bands of taste and texture, is a throwback to the good ol’ days when large groups of people came together with dishes to share.

The cool crisp veggies are complemented by layers of juicy grilled chicken, crunchy chinese noodles, and toasted almonds.

And let’s not forget the Asian Salad Dressing

A savory-sweet blend of sesame, honey, soy and ginger to drizzle over the whole bowl before tossing.

This Asian salad is so satisfying, you don’t really need the rest of the potluck table, but then you might miss out on a lot of fun!

Let this salad inspire you to get your neighbors together this summer.

Simple tasty dishes + good people = a lifetime of happy memories.

Asian Salad Dressing mixed in jar

How to Make Asian Chopped Salad

Ingredients…

For the Asian Salad:

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced radishes
  • 1 1/2 pounds grilled chicken chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups snow peas chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups crispy Chinese noodles
  • 1 cup sliced red onions
  • 1 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup blanched almonds or toasted and sliced

For the Asian Salad Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Prepping ingredients for Asian Chopped Salad Recipe + Asian Salad Dressing

Instructions…

Chop and slice all the ingredients for the salad. Neatly stack the ingredients in a large glass bowl in this order: romaine, carrots, radishes, grilled chicken, snow peas, crispy Chinese noodles, red onion, green onion, and almonds. 

If you plan to make the salad early and save it for later, keep the crispy Chinese noodles separate and add them as the final layer before serving.

To make the Asian salad dressing, place all the ingredients in a small jar. Cover the jar and shake to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Adding red onion and scallions to the layered Asian Chopped Salad

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do leftovers last? 

If you have not put the dressing on top of the whole salad, you can keep this recipe in the fridge for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container. If you already put the dressing on the salad in the large bowl, then you will come back to a soggy salad, after one day.

What can I add to this layered salad?

Honestly, anything you like! However, if you want to mix things up consider adding sesame seeds, cabbage, edamame, nuts, and top with some cilantro.

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Asian Salad Recipe + Asian Salad Dressing

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
This 9 Layer Asian Salad with Asian Salad Dressing offers a rainbow of flavor and big crunch in every last bite!
Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the Asian Salad:

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced radishes
  • 1 1/2 pounds grilled chicken chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups snow peas chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups crispy Chinese noodles
  • 1 cup sliced red onions
  • 1 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup blanched almonds or toasted and sliced

For the Asian Salad Dressing:

Instructions

  • Chop and slice all the ingredients for the salad.
  • Neatly stack the ingredients in a large glass bowl in this order: romaine, carrots, radishes, grilled chicken, snow peas, crispy Chinese noodles, red onion, green onion, and almonds. *If you plan to make the salad early and save for later, keep the crispy Chinese noodles separate and add as the final layer before serving.
  • To make the Asian salad dressing, place all the ingredients in a small jar. Cover the jar and shake to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle the salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 395kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 429mg, Potassium: 680mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 7735IU, Vitamin C: 20.9mg, Calcium: 117mg, Iron: 3.2mg
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Asian
Author: Sommer Collier
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