Spicy Pickled Vegetable Salad

This Spicy Pickled Vegetable Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines crunchy vegetables with a spicy, tangy dressing. Packed with protein and bold flavors, it's a perfect side or light meal that invigorates the palate.

Ingredients

• Cabbage - 100 grams, shredded
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Cucumber - 50 grams, julienned
• Bell pepper (red) - 50 grams, julienned
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Tofu (firm) - 100 grams, diced
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Rice vinegar - 30 ml
• Sesame oil - 10 ml
• Chili oil - 10 ml
• Sugar - 5 grams
• Sesame seeds - 5 grams, toasted
• Salt - 1 gram

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, sugar, and salt over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss well to coat evenly.
4. Add the diced tofu and chopped green onion to the salad, mixing gently to combine without breaking the tofu.
5. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
6. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in protein due to the inclusion of tofu.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil.
• Promotes digestive health with fiber from the vegetables.

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