Yasai Salad

Yasai Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Japanese dish that celebrates seasonal vegetables through simple yet impactful flavors. This vegan salad is not only nutritious but also visually appealing, making it a perfect starter or light meal.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 100 grams
• Carrot - 100 grams
• Radish - 100 grams
• Shiso leaves - 10 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams
• Avocado - 1 medium
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water.
2. Julienne the cucumber, carrot, and radish into thin strips.
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado into cubes.
4. Stack the shiso leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin ribbons.
5. In a large bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, carrot, radish, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and shiso ribbons.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all vegetables are coated.
8. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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