Keto Lotus Root Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Keto Lotus Root Salad is a delightful low-carb twist on a classic Asian-inspired dish. Featuring thinly sliced lotus root blanched to perfection for a tender crunch, paired with fresh zucchini matchsticks and peppery radishes, this salad is a feast for the eyes and palate alike. The zesty dressing made with rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger adds a tangy umami kick, while the toasted sesame seeds provide a pleasant nutty aroma. Perfect as a chilled appetizer or a satisfying side, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Whether you're following a keto lifestyle or simply seeking a healthy and flavorful salad, this dish showcases the unique lotus root as a stand-out ingredient.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams lotus root
- 1 medium zucchini
- 100 grams radishes
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- ice water
Instructions
Start by preparing the lotus root by peeling it and slicing it into thin rounds about 1/8-inch thick.
Place the lotus root slices in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the lotus root slices for 2 minutes, then immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
Slice the zucchini into thin matchsticks and thinly slice the radishes. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched lotus root, zucchini, radishes, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is well-coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and toss gently one more time to combine.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 3080 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1538 mg | 33% | |
*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.
