Cold Sesame Salad

Cold Sesame Salad is a refreshing and light dish that combines crisp vegetables with a nutty sesame dressing, making it a perfect appetizer or side dish. This kosher Chinese salad brings vibrant flavors and textures to your palate, ideal for warm weather dining.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons, toasted
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (or tamari for gluten-free)
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ground ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, green onion, and cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, and salt until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
4. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and give it a final toss.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and seeds which are beneficial for heart health.

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