Negi Salad

Negi Salad is a refreshing Japanese dish featuring tender green onions, crisp vegetables, and a light sesame dressing. It is a vibrant and healthy option that highlights the fresh flavors of spring.

Ingredients

• Green onions (negi) - 100 grams
• Cucumbers - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Radish - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash the green onions and slice them thinly, separating the green tops from the white parts.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, julienned carrots, and radish.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Add the sliced green onions and sesame seeds, then toss lightly again.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 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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