How to Make Korean Salad with Sesame Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Korean cuisine, many people immediately think of flavorful and spicy dishes like kimchi and bulgogi. However, Korean cuisine also offers a wide variety of light and refreshing salads that are bursting with unique flavors and textures. One such salad is the Korean Salad with Sesame Dressing, which is a perfect combination of fresh vegetables, crunchy toppings, and a deliciously tangy dressing.

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Ingredients

  • 1 head red leaf lettuce
  • 4 green onions (white parts only)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Cut lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place into a salad bowl. Thinly slice green onion whites lengthwise into long strips; if they curl as you slice them, they are perfectly thin. Add green onions to the salad bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  • Just before serving, pour dressing over lettuce and green onions; toss until well coated.
  • Nutrition

    80 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 740mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 206mg