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Vegan Korean Scallion Salad (Pa Muchim)

Wake up. You’ve been living in the world of bland salads for too long. If your salad prep is a gosh darned snooze fest, this Korean Scallion Salad is your crispy, spicy escape. Ready in 15 minutes, and you’ll want to eat it with everything. Rice, noodle bowls, or straight-up—don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Prep Time
6 mins
Ice Bath Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 6 scallions wilted ends and roots discarded
  • ½ teaspoon garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon tamari
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Thinly slice the scallions lengthwise into long, thin strips.
  2. Place the scallion strips in a bowl of ice water and let them soak for 10 minutes to reduce their sharpness. Drain well and pat dry with a clean towel.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari, brown sugar, gochugaru, and toasted sesame seeds until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Add the scallions to a mixing bowl and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently to coat. Let the salad sit for at least a few minutes or up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • 🔪 Shreddy Krueger
  • Use an extra-sharp knife to cut the scallions into uniform, thin strips. Drying them first prevents slipping, making them easier and safer to slice.
  • Use an extra-sharp knife to cut the scallions into uniform, thin strips. Drying them first prevents slipping, making them easier and safer to slice.
  • 🧊 Ice Bucket Challenge
  • Soak the sliced scallions in ice water for 10–15 minutes to mellow their sharpness and enhance their crispness for the perfect crunch.
  • Soak the sliced scallions in ice water for 10–15 minutes to mellow their sharpness and enhance their crispness for the perfect crunch.
  • 💫 You Spin Me Right Round
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  • Pat the scallions completely dry before dressing them to avoid diluting the flavors or making the salad soggy. A small salad spinner also works well for this.
  • Pat the scallions completely dry before dressing them to avoid diluting the flavors or making the salad soggy. A small salad spinner also works well for this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 200mg (8%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 804IU (16%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 804IU 16%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.