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This crunchy Asian-inspired buddha bowl is full of protein from shredded chicken breast. The dressing is tart and nutty with sesame oil and creamy peanut butter.
We love nothing more during the summer months than an easy salad. Of course, you know, we like to meal prep them, but if you do buffet-style meal prep on the weekends, you can toss this salad together in minutes after a long workday.
The other reason we love salads like this Asian Crunch Buddha Bowl is that they are very versatile! You can add, replace, mix-n-match, etc., with almost all ingredients. But, when it comes to this Asian Bowl, one thing we don't recommend swapping out is the dressing! Made with only four ingredients, including our favorite Ellyndale® Organics sesame oil, it is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and savory. This dressing just hits on every. single. note.
The sesame oil is really the star of the dressing, too. It adds a bold, savory, nutty flavor to your favorite dishes. This versatile, light, premium oil is unrefined, and expeller pressed to retain its wonderfully complex flavor and aroma. It's excellent for cooking, frying, or in dressings and marinades. The uses are endless!
One of my favorite ways to use this dressing, other than on this Asian Crunch Buddha Bowl, is a marinade for chicken. I will marinate it overnight and then grill it and let me tell you; the flavors are unreal!
You can also use this dressing as a marinade for tofu, noodle bowls, Asian slaw, story fry, or a dip for spring rolls.
This salad would also be a great addition to any weekend BBQ. Double the batch and make it in one large bowl for your party. Alternatively, you could cut the portions in half and serve this salad as a side dish.
So, if you are a big fan of Asian flavors like we are but prefer to enjoy them more healthfully, making recipes at home like this, or the ideas mentioned above, is an excellent alternative to weeknight takeout!
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