Chinese Pickled Vegetable Salad

Chinese Pickled Vegetable Salad is a vibrant and tangy dish that combines a medley of fresh vegetables with a zesty pickling dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect as a side dish or light meal, bursting with flavors and crunch.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 100 grams, julienned
• Radish - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Rice vinegar - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, radish, red bell pepper, and green onion.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss well to combine, ensuring all vegetables are coated.
4. Allow the salad to marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature to enhance the flavors.
5. Before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and give it a final toss.

Nutrition

• Calories: 80
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.

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