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Korean Lettuce Salad

Zesty Korean Lettuce Salad – The Best Fresh Side Dish

This Korean Lettuce Salad is a fresh and zesty side dish that balances flavors with crunch and umami.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Green Leaf Lettuce Crispness and freshness; red leaf or romaine can substitute.
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded, adds color and texture; pre-shredded for convenience.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari or liquid aminos for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar Adds acidity; apple cider vinegar can substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru Adjust amount to control spice level.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Adds nutty richness; avoid regular oil for authenticity.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, can be omitted for a milder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances saltiness and heat; honey or agave can be alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional garnish for texture.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash fresh green leaf lettuce thoroughly under cold water, then pat it dry and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, gochugaru, toasted sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic until sugar is dissolved.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the lettuce and shredded carrots. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
  4. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill your bowl to keep the salad fresh, taste the dressing before adding to adjust flavors, and store any leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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