Korean Style Romaine
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Korean Style Romaine, a quick and easy recipe that packs bold flavors in just 10 minutes! Crisp romaine hearts are tossed in a savory-sweet dressing made with gochujang (Korean red chili paste), soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and a touch of honey, creating a perfect blend of spice, tang, and nuttiness. Freshly minced garlic and crunchy sesame seeds add depth and texture, while thinly sliced green onions provide a fresh, zesty garnish. Optional red pepper flakes can turn up the heat, making it customizable to your taste. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or a light, healthy salad, this Korean-inspired creation is both refreshing and packed with umami. Easy, delicious, and full of authentic Asian flair—this romaine salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onion (scallion)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the romaine hearts thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels or a clean dish towel. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and honey until smooth and well combined.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the dressing mixture and whisk again.
Thinly slice the green onions and set them aside for garnish.
Pour the prepared dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure an even coating of the dressing on all the leaves.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the salad. If desired, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1536 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 272 mg | 6% | |
*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.
