Lettuce and Chive Salad Korean Style Mark Bittman
Crisp, vibrant, and brimming with bold flavors, this Lettuce and Chive Salad Korean Style by Mark Bittman is a quick and refreshing addition to your table. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce and fragrant fresh chives, this recipe comes alive with a zingy dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and a hint of honey for balance. A touch of minced garlic and red pepper flakes adds a subtle heat, while sesame seeds provide a delightful nutty crunch. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy standalone meal, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes and embodies the essence of Korean-inspired cuisine. Whether you're looking for a fresh accompaniment to grilled meats or a crisp, flavor-packed lunch, this salad is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the chives and pat them dry. Cut them into 2-inch lengths and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the lettuce and chives. Toss gently to ensure the greens are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2010 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1989 mg | 42% | |
*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.
