Japanese Ginger Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Japanese Ginger Salad, a perfect harmony of crisp, fresh vegetables and a zesty homemade ginger dressing. Featuring a medley of romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, crunchy cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. The star of the dish is the tangy-sweet dressing, made with fresh ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, bringing bold umami flavors to every bite. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is a great side dish for sushi nights or a light lunch. Garnished with sesame seeds for a nutty finish, this recipe is the perfect blend of healthy, simple, and authentically Japanese.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 inch Fresh ginger
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and tear it into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and use a grater or julienne peeler to shred it into thin strips. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add them to the salad.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them into the salad mix.

Step 5

To make the dressing, start by peeling the fresh ginger and grating it finely. Place the grated ginger in a small mixing bowl.

Step 6

Mince the garlic clove finely and add it to the bowl with the ginger.

Step 7

Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, honey, and vegetable oil to the ginger and garlic mixture. Whisk everything together until combined into a smooth dressing.

Step 8

Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and stir gently to incorporate them into the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the ginger dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy the freshness of this Japanese-inspired salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1152.5 grams (1152.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	589

Total Fat 43.50g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.30g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1372mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 47.00g	17%
Dietary Fiber 13.30g	48%
Total Sugars 20.50g
Protein 15.20g	30%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 304mg	23%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 2154mg	46%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 29.4%