Korean-style Vegetable Salad

This Korean-style Vegetable Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines a variety of crisp vegetables with a tangy sesame-soy dressing. Perfect as a light snack or appetizer, it showcases the umami flavors of the ingredients while being entirely vegetarian.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 100 grams
• Carrot - 100 grams
• Bell pepper (red) - 100 grams
• Radish - 50 grams
• Spinach - 50 grams
• Green onions - 30 grams
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Honey or agave syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and prepare all vegetables: thinly slice the cucumber, carrot, and bell pepper; julienne the radish; and roughly chop the spinach.
2. Finely chop the green onions and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or agave syrup, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Whisk until well blended.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the prepared vegetables and pour the dressing over the top.
5. Toss the salad gently until all vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 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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