Hot and Sour Salad

This Hot and Sour Salad combines fresh vegetables with a zesty dressing, offering a perfect balance of heat and tang. It's a refreshing low-carb dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or a side.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Radishes - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, radishes, red bell pepper, carrot, green onions, and cilantro.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and chili flakes until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated.
4. Taste and add salt if necessary, then let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 80
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories and carbs, making it suitable for weight management.

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