Low Fat Lotus Root Salad
Brighten up your table with this Low Fat Lotus Root Salad, a refreshingly crisp and healthy dish perfect for any occasion! Featuring tender, crunchy lotus root blanched to perfection, this vibrant medley includes colorful matchstick carrots and refreshing cucumber half-moons. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, this salad is packed with flavor while keeping it light on calories. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, it's ideal as a side dish or a light lunch. Quick to make in under 30 minutes, this Asian-inspired recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to explore unique ingredients like lotus root. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, it's gluten-free, low fat, and brimming with fresh, tangy flavors your taste buds will adore!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Lotus root
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
Instructions
Peel and slice the lotus root into thin rounds, about 3-4 mm thick.
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and blanch the lotus root slices for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender yet still crunchy.
Drain and rinse the lotus root under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside to cool completely.
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin matchsticks.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove seeds with a spoon, and cut into thin half-moons.
In a large bowl, combine rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
Add the cooled lotus root slices, carrot matchsticks, cucumber slices to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently toss all ingredients to coat them evenly with the dressing.
Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator for flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.2 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2299 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1628 mg | 35% | |
*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.
