Quick and Easy Bok Choy Salad Recipe
Introduction
Crunchy, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Quick and Easy Bok Choy Salad Recipe will instantly elevate your weeknight meals or lunchbox game. Its light, zesty dressing and crisp vegetables make it irresistible, while the simple prep ensures you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time savoring every bite.
Whether you’re seeking a healthy side or a main-dish salad with protein added, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser that proves nutritious can also be delicious.
What Makes This Bok Choy Salad a Standout
What sets this bok choy salad apart is its brilliant combination of fresh textures and lively flavors—think crisp greens, juicy bell peppers, and a punchy sesame-soy vinaigrette. It’s ready in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy schedules. Plus, bok choy is loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, making this salad as nourishing as it is tasty.
Tips for Crisp, Flavorful Ingredients
For perfect, uniform veggie cuts that blend beautifully, use a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. This tool makes fast work of prepping bok choy, peppers, and carrots, ensuring even slices for both looks and crunch.
If you’d like to add a protein option such as air-fried tofu or chicken, a COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 is an efficient way to achieve crispy, delicious results with minimal oil.
How to Keep Your Bok Choy Salad Fresh
Storing leftovers or meal prepping? Pack your salad in a Bentgo Salad Container to keep everything crisp and dressing separate until just before serving. This maintains wonderful texture, whether for lunch on-the-go or advance dinner prep.
A sturdy Bamboo Cutting Board makes chopping simple and helps preserve the integrity of your veggies for maximum freshness.
Best Ways to Serve Bok Choy Salad
Serve this salad as a vibrant side alongside grilled meats, tofu, or seafood. For a vegetarian main, top with air-fried tofu or edamame. A sprinkle of sesame seeds or toasted nuts offers extra flavor and crunch, while a drizzle of sriracha amps up the spice for those who love heat.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields 4 servings, each providing about 110–140 calories depending on added toppings or proteins. High in fiber and vitamin C, it’s a great option for lighter meals or a nutrient-packed addition to a larger spread.
Quick and Easy Bok Choy Salad (Recap)
Light, crispy, and zesty, this bok choy salad is a smart choice for any meal, impressing with both its nutrition profile and big, satisfying flavors. Enjoy it as a main or a side—either way, it’s bound to become a healthy favorite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables. Chop the bok choy, julienne the carrots, and thinly slice bell pepper and green onions using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for consistent pieces.
- Add all chopped veggies and cilantro (if using) to a large salad bowl. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, citrus juice, sesame oil, honey/agave, ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper until the dressing is smooth.
- Pour dressing over the salad. Toss well to evenly coat all ingredients. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and mix again.
- For a heartier option, use the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 to quickly crisp tofu or chicken, then slice and add on top of the salad.
- Serve immediately, or pack into the Bentgo Salad Container if meal-prepping. Enjoy your refreshing, nutritious bok choy salad!
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (unless adding cooked protein)
Total Time: 15 minutes
