Sakura Salad

Sakura Salad is a vibrant Japanese salad that celebrates the delicate flavors of cherry blossoms with fresh seasonal vegetables and a light sesame dressing. Perfect for a refreshing meal, this dish embodies the beauty and essence of springtime in Japan.

Ingredients

• Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula) - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• Edamame (shelled) - 100 grams
• Tofu - 100 grams, cubed
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 1 teaspoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Pickled sakura flowers - 2 teaspoons (optional)

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
2. In a serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and edamame.
3. Add the cubed tofu to the salad mix.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds and pickled sakura flowers (if using) on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 290 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in protein from edamame and tofu, supporting muscle health.

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