Korean Green Salad
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Korean Green Salad
Description
The Korean Green Salad recipe combines a base of mixed greens with optional additions of thinly sliced apple or Asian pear, cucumber, and red onion for varied texture and subtle fresh sweetness. The salad dressing marries simple pantry ingredients: soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and Korean chili flakes (gochugaru), which bring mild heat and umami.
After whisking the dressing until the sugar dissolves, it is poured over the greens and gently tossed to coat evenly. Toasted sesame seeds are sprinkled as a finishing touch, adding a nutty fragrance and slight crunch.
This light and fresh salad pairs well with heavier Korean dishes or can be served as a side salad. The balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes in the dressing enhances the crisp vegetables making it a versatile accompaniment. Optional ingredients like apple and cucumber add refreshing flavor contrasts.
Ingredients
MAIN
- 100 g mixed greens 3.5 ounces
- 50 g apple or nashi pear (optional), peeled & thinly sliced (1.8 ounces)
- 50 g cucumber (optional), thinly sliced (1.8 ounces)
- 20 g red onion (optional), thinly sliced (0.7 ounces)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional), to garnish, toasted
KOREAN SALAD DRESSING
- 2 tsp soy sauce , regular
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fish sauce Korean
- 1 tsp korean chili flakes (gochugaru), (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk well until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Place the main salad ingredients (except for sesame seeds) in a mixing bowl and pour over the salad dressing. Gently toss to coat. Sprinkle sesame seeds sparingly over the salad. Serve.
Notes
- Using toasted sesame seeds as garnish adds a nutty flavor and visual appeal.
- Optional ingredients like apple or nashi pear provide a crisp sweetness that complements the savory dressing.
- Adjust the amount of Korean chili flakes to control spice level to your preference.
- The dressing ingredients should be well whisked until sugar is fully dissolved for balanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 29kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 432IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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