From Tokyo to Bangkok, here are the Asian salad recipes you need to try. Crunchy, vibrant and bursting with bright, sour, salty, sweet and sometimes spicy flavors. If you like your salads to pop, you’re in the right place!
Why These Asian Salads Work
- Crisp, umami, sweet and sour, these salads are lively and exciting to eat.
- An easy way to eat healthy without it feeling like a chore.
- Very few recipe steps and short cook times keep the focus on flavor – not kitchen prep.
These Asian salads are so full of flavor, you can really level up your dinner game with fairly little effort. Let’s be real, if food tastes good, you and your family are going to want to eat it. Bonus if the food in question is colorful veggies. Whether you are cooking a Japanese feast for your whole family – or a Korean snack for one – you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for here.
Quick Asian Salad Dressings
If you’re just making a green salad and need a dressing to take things to the next level, here are three of my favorites:
25 Easy Asian Salad Recipes
Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
There are very few salads that disappear at a BBQ as quickly as this one does. This Korean cucumber salad is an explosion of spicy, tart, savory, slightly sweet and crunchy.
Gomae (Japanese Spinach Salad With Sesame Sauce)
If you love Japanese flavors, goma-ae is the best. It’s a Japanese spinach salad, dressed in a nutty, savory and sweet sesame sauce. Ready in 15 minutes.
Asian Slaw
This Asian slaw has fiery pops of color and an unreal crunch covered in a bright, punchy dressing. It’s literally the Asian salad you had that one time and have been obsessing about ever since!
Thai Egg and Brussels Sprout Salad
Looks complicated – but is so easy to make. This hot and pungent Thai egg and Brussels sprout salad has assertive authentic Thai flavors and is a textural wonderland.
Cold Asian Noodle Salad
This is a quick and easy, spicy and nutty cold Asian noodle salad your whole family will love. Perfect for a barbecue or as a light lunch or dinner and ready in just 15 minutes.
Warm Asian Salmon Salad
Tender protein, greens and rice. You’ve finally found the best bright and refreshing warm salmon salad in an Asian dressing that’s both sweet and tangy.
Japanese Potato Salad (ポテト サラダ)
My mom has been making this since I was a kid. Sweet, tangy, creamy, and chunky, this Japanese potato salad comes with thinly sliced pickled cucumber to add zing and a lovely crunch.
Korean Spicy Daikon Radish Salad (무생채)
This is a deliciously bright, sweet, salty, and spicy Korean daikon radish salad that can be served as a side (banchan) – or as a topping for bibimbap.
Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad)
Make Hiyashi Chuka at home in just 20 minutes. Chewy ramen noodles tossed in a sweet, sour, nutty, and savory sauce – it’s the best way to eat ramen and salad at the same time!
Chinese Lotus Root Salad
A bright and delicious Chinese lotus root salad that is vegan and gluten free. Not only is this healthy and cleansing Chinese Salad packed with goodness, it’s a real looker!
Ramen Noodle Coleslaw
To make this quick and easy ramen noodle coleslaw recipe you’ll use dried ramen noodles, canned Mandarin oranges and toasted almonds. It’s as simple to whip up as it is delicious.
Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)
Sunomono is a Japanese cucumber salad served with wakame and a vinegar and soy sauce based dressing. This easy recipe only requires 7 ingredients and 20 minutes of your day.
Korean Bean Sprout Salad (Sookju Namul)
My favorite banchan! Mild, nutty, and refreshing, this classic Korean bean sprout salad can be made at home in less than 10 minutes from start to finish.
Soba Noodle Salad with Ginger Miso Dressing
Topped with colorful ingredients like tomatoes, cucumber, and mandarin oranges, this delicious soba noodle salad is proof that noodle salads can be as exciting as they are healthy.
Japanese Coleslaw (Kyabetsu Salad)
A light, refreshing and crunchy Japanese coleslaw that leans heavily into the umami flavors with katsuobushi (bonito flakes) – and toasted sesame seeds for a little nuttiness.
Smacked Cucumber with Chili Oil
These savory cucumbers tossed in chili oil and soy sauce straddle the line between salad and pickles. Makes the perfect appetizer to wow your guests.
Thai Cucumber and Shrimp Salad
This is a light and refreshing Thai cucumber and shrimp salad I love to serve as a side to noodles or rice. It’s the perfect balance of spicy and salty.
Hijiki Salad (Hijiki No Nimono)
Authentic and satisfying. Making this traditional Japanese otsumami at home is very easy. It can be made with just 10 ingredients and tastes like you ordered it in Tokyo.
Asian Broccoli Salad
Eat your greens and love the leftovers. This Asian broccoli salad is bright, tangy and savory – and is just as good after a day in the fridge as it is fresh.
Seaweed Salad (Kaisou Salada)
Puckery tartness. Refreshingly cold kelp. Yep, I could keep on eating this traditional Japanese salad all day long. Let me show you how to make it at home in just 10 minutes.
Spicy Thai Mango Apple Salad
Tart, spicy, salty, sweet and acidic. This is a delicious and refreshing Thai inspired mango apple salad with plenty of fresh herbs and cashews for crunch.
Kani Salad – Japanese Imitation Crab Salad
The key to this imitation crab and cucumber salad is Japanese kewpie style mayo. It delivers sweet and tangy notes that jive so well with the otherwise savory salad.
Japanese Caprese Salad
Wait, what’s Japanese about this iconic Italian salad? Make the umami Japanese onion vinaigrette and you’ll know immediately. It takes less than 15 minutes to make from start to finish.
Watercress Salad (クレソン サラダ)
Get your daily dose of vitamin K with this nutty, sweet and savory Japanese watercress salad! Enjoy as a side, a snack or as part of a multi-course Japanese dinner.
Ramen Noodle Salad
Not just for soup, ramen noodles are also great in salads. Take this light yet hearty salad to work and be the envy of the office! It’s dressed in a sweet vinegar and sesame dressing.
Oi Muchim – Korean Cucumber Salad Video
Did you try any of these Asian salad recipes? Are there changes you made that you would like to share? Share your tips, tricks and recommendations in the comments section below!
