Korean Green Salad

This vibrant Korean Green Salad combines fresh vegetables with a tangy sesame dressing, creating a refreshing and nutritious dish. Perfect as a side or light meal, it captures the essence of Korean flavors in a vegan-friendly way.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh, roughly chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, chopped green onion, sliced red bell pepper, and roughly chopped spinach.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
4. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and give it a final toss.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.4 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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