Japanese Ginger Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Japanese Ginger Salad, a perfect harmony of crisp, fresh vegetables and a zesty homemade ginger dressing. Featuring a medley of romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, crunchy cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. The star of the dish is the tangy-sweet dressing, made with fresh ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, bringing bold umami flavors to every bite. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is a great side dish for sushi nights or a light lunch. Garnished with sesame seeds for a nutty finish, this recipe is the perfect blend of healthy, simple, and authentically Japanese.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Peel the carrot and use a grater or julienne peeler to shred it into thin strips. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add them to the salad.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them into the salad mix.
To make the dressing, start by peeling the fresh ginger and grating it finely. Place the grated ginger in a small mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic clove finely and add it to the bowl with the ginger.
Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, honey, and vegetable oil to the ginger and garlic mixture. Whisk everything together until combined into a smooth dressing.
Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and stir gently to incorporate them into the dressing.
Drizzle the ginger dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy the freshness of this Japanese-inspired salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1372 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2154 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
