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Pioneer Woman’s Asian Salad, Trim Healthy Mama Style.

July 30, 2013 By Melissa Beene Ford 9 Comments

It was after I made this salad that I knew that the Pioneer Woman and I were destined to be BFFs.

It’s because this is our favorite salad! And that’s just only ONE of the things we have in common. Also, her chocolate cake. And men in cowboy clothes. Me and Ree — that’s what I call her, Ree — we love those things.

She doesn’t know we’re BFFs yet, in case, you know, you mention my name to her, but if I keep following her around with binoculars eventually she’ll wanna hang out with me, I’m sure of it. Hello, Ree… if you’re reading this, answer my texts… 

I first made this salad years ago and was in LOVE. It was my first experience with Napa cabbage, but Ree talked me into it, and I love it. And it’s not just the cabbage… there’s cilantro, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and ok, everything good in life in this salad. I tweaked it a little, leaving out the noodles because I don’t like noodles, and the sugar because sugar is from the devil, and as it turns out without noodles and sugar this salad works as an S on the THM plan.

And the BONUS, on top of all this deliciousness, is that this is fantabulously healthy for your mitochondria.

*crickets*

OK, I see I’m gonna have to explain. Nevermind. Go watch this video. And then make this salad.

Your mitochondria, and your Trim Healthy body, will thank you.

Start with all this produce straight out of your garden. Or straight from the grocery store, whichever.

Use whatever salad greens you like… I buy Spring Mix because I like it.

Then add some sprouted mung beans, like Creed grows in his desk drawer for all of you Office fans. I LOVE these things. LOVE. It started during a pregnancy, I forget which one, probably because you’re not supposed to eat bean sprouts when you’re pregnant. Thus nothing could make me want them more because I’m a rebel like that. They add so much crunch…

Cilantro. If you’re one of those weirdos who hates cilantro, I don’t understand you at all. You probably vote for the wrong political party too.

Purple cabbage. This is stout stuff, really dense and crunchy, so slice it into the thinnest strips possible.

It’s oh, so pretty.

Green onions. I add a whole bunch. Yum.

Cucumbers. One is probably plenty, but two or three are better. I’ll let you in on a secret… sometimes I whip up a batch of the Asian dressing and pour it over a bowl of cucumbers and FORGET the rest of this dang complicated salad. Cucumbers and Asian dressing are deliciousness.

And now for the Napa cabbage. Apparently I’m the ONLY one in town buying this stuff, because I can hardly find it, and when I do, there’s one sad, ancient head in the whole produce section. Case in point (see pic below). This one didn’t look particularly good, but I LOVE how the wrinkles and folds make pockets that hold lots of dressing. MMMM.

Bell peppers. Honestly I usually leave these things out because I’m not in love with bell peppers, and besides, they’re $1.68 EACH. Each, y’all. No thanks. But for picture purposes, today only, I’m adding them. They ARE pretty after all.

Rip their guts out and slice them thinly. Use a mandoline if you have one. *I have one, thanks to the generous benefactress who set up my kitchen for me. Thank you, generous benefactress.

And yes, that’s a Paula Deen knife. I still love you, Paula.

Toss all that together and pour on the dressing.

Asian Salad, Adapted from Pioneer Woman
Salad Ingredients

1/2 head Sliced Napa Cabbage
1/4 head Sliced Purple Cabbage
1/2 bag Spring Mix salad greens
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin
1 whole Orange Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced
1 bag Mung Bean Sprouts
1 Bunch chopped cilantro
1 Bunch green onions, sliced
1 whole cucumber Peeled And Sliced
1 can (about 10 Oz.) Whole Cashews, Lightly Toasted In Skillet (not shown)
Dressing Ingredients
1 whole Lime, Juiced
8 Tablespoons Olive Oil
8 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
2 whole Jalapenos, seeded and Chopped
4-5 tablespoons of xylitol*
Combine and toss salad ingredients in a large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth; SLOWLY add sweetener ONE tablespoon at a time. Taste often, and add more as necessary. Sweetener is necessary to balance out the hot and salty flavors, but you don’t want to overdo it. I ruined my first batch by experimenting with stevia; I would recommend the xylitol instead.


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Comments

  1. Gwen says

    July 30, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    I can&#39;t believe your are ALSO best friends with Ree! This looks amazing. Can I add peanuts?<br /><br />And P.S. you can have ALL my cilantro. <br /><br />Thanks for linking up!

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  2. Jennifer says

    July 30, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Looks so delicious!

    Reply
  3. Stacy says

    July 31, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    Cilantro should be ranked up there with ketchup. An essential. I love Ree too…around here we call her P-Dub. :-)<br />Thanks for linking at Trim Healthy Tuesday!<br />~Stacy @ <a href="http://www.stacymakescents.com&quot; rel="nofollow">Stacy Makes Cents</a>

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  4. Amy Lee Scott says

    July 31, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    I LOVE this salad, too! It&#39;s a summer staple in my house (with or without the noodles). Just stopping by from Trim Healthy Tuesdays 🙂

    Reply
  5. Hillary says

    August 3, 2013 at 1:04 am

    Don&#39;t mean to intrude here, but do you know anything about the real Ree Drummond?<br /><br />I used to be a Pioneer Woman fan too and read her blog on a regular basis, but something wasn’t ringing true for me. She held herself out as just a “little ol’ ranch wife” but the truth is, she wasn’t even close. When I learned in reality she was married to one of the largest landowners in the US and

    Reply
  6. Melissa from the Blue House says

    August 3, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Oh my gosh. Really? I checked out the links you included, and all I see is somebody who has a sickening amount of jealous obsession over Ree Drummond&#39;s success. I have been reading her blog since I first started my own in 2007, and I don&#39;t remember her ever claiming to be &quot;just a little ol&#39; ranch wife.&quot; I mean, it&#39;s kind of obvious when you see how many horses roam their

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  7. Melissa says

    August 3, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  8. Melissa says

    August 3, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I still like her, and if that makes me a chump, I&#39;m in good company.

    Reply
  9. Christy Gadman says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Its no secret that the Duck Dynasty guys are millionaires, but that doesn&#39;t make them any less red neck. Just because she&#39;s rich and has help, doesn&#39;t make her any less of pioneer woman to me. I wouldn&#39;t live out there in the middle of no where no matter how many houses and how much help I had. Still love her.

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