Korean-style Salads

This Korean-style salad combines fresh vegetables and a zesty sesame dressing, making it a vibrant and healthy vegetarian snack. Packed with crunch and flavor, it's perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 100 grams
• Carrot - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams
• Green onions - 2 stalks
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Honey or maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - a pinch

Steps

1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper into matchsticks.
2. Chop the green onions finely.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced vegetables and pour the dressing over them.
5. Toss the salad gently until all the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 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.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and seeds.

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