Tiger Salad (老虎菜)
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Tiger Salad (老虎菜)
Description
Tiger Salad (老虎菜) consists of fresh cilantro stems, sliced English cucumber, spicy green anaheim chili peppers, and green onions. The vegetables and herbs provide a mix of crisp, cooling textures with a peppery kick. The salad is dressed in a mixture of rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and salt, giving it a sweet, sour, and umami flavor profile that complements the fresh ingredients.
Preparation is simple: all ingredients are combined and tossed just before serving to maintain the salad's crunch and brightness. The sesame oil adds a nutty aroma while the vinegar and soy sauce balance flavors. This salad works well as a light side or appetizer, particularly alongside grilled or spicy dishes.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup cilantro , thick stems removed and chopped into 1”(2.5 cm) pieces
- 1 English cucumber , sliced to thin strips
- 1 to 2 anaheim chili thinly sliced (or other long green chilis, depending on desired spice level
- 2 green onions , thinly sliced in a diagonal
Dressing
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add all the dressing ingredients over the salad then toss to coat well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 2% |
| Fat | 1.8g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% |
| Sugar | 3.5g | 7% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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