Vegan Daikon Salad

This Vegan Daikon Salad is a refreshing and crisp dish that highlights the unique flavor of daikon radish, combined with vibrant vegetables and a tangy sesame dressing. Perfect as a light dinner or a side dish, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Daikon radish - 200 grams, julienned
• Carrot - 100 grams, julienned
• Cucumber - 100 grams, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and prepare all vegetables by julienning the daikon, carrot, cucumber, and slicing the red bell pepper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the julienned daikon, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onion, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and salt to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss gently to combine, ensuring all vegetables are coated.
5. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and give it a final toss.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, particularly vitamin C.
• Low in calories while high in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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