Whoever says that salads are BORING has by no means tried this Korean Lettuce Salad! The flavour of the gochugaru dressing is out of this world!
I will be including a number of extra SALAD recipes this summer time since we began our Spectacular Summer time Salad Extravaganza over in my BNV Help Group. Our new problem is to eat a BAS (huge a$$ salad 🤣) not less than as soon as a day.
However how many individuals suppose salads are BORING? Or {that a} “salad” is that scrawny piece of lettuce on their cheeseburger? Or a tiny bowl of iceberg lettuce drowned in ranch dressing?
Effectively, I need to show them WRONG! Considered one of MY objectives for this problem is to make salads SEXY once more! Salads will be AMAZING and I hope this primary new salad recipe of the summer time proves simply that.
This Korean Lettuce Salad recipe, often known as Sangchu Geotjeori, was impressed by a wide range of recipes whereas looking Google for Korean Salads.
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Why I LOVE This Korean Lettuce Salad
100% Vegan, Oil-Free, and Gluten-Free: Like all of my recipes, this recipe is made with none animal merchandise or bottled oils and might simply be made gluten-free as properly.
Tremendous EASY to make: Critically, you add stuff to a bowl and blend. Straightforward peasy 🤣.
No Cooking Concerned: No stoves, no air fryers, no instantaneous pots, not even a microwave. Simply you and a salad bowl (and perhaps a whisk).
Actual Meals Substances: Contemporary salad greens together with a number of on a regular basis pantry elements make this scrumptious salad. No ultra-processed junk meals right here!
It is FRESH & Wholesome: Another excuse for consuming salads is their low-calorie density – so fill that tummy! And leafy greens produce nitric oxide which helps open up these arteries and reduces blood stress.
You already know what Dr. Esselstyn says: Eat These Greens!
Korean Lettuce Salad Substances
Greens
Sangchu is the Korean phrase for lettuce, so naturally any form of lettuce will work. However I like lettuce with a crunch, so I used crimson leaf lettuce and Romaine. However if you wish to strive some other form of greens, go for it!
Maple Syrup
White sugar is commonly used for this recipe, however I wished one thing much less refined so I used maple syrup. Be happy to sub together with your favourite sweetener.
Tahini
Sesame Oil can also be typically used on this recipe, however to maintain it oil-free I used tahini as an alternative. Tahini is only a ground-up sesame seed paste and nonetheless has all of the fiber. In case you are on a strict fat-free food regimen you may merely omit.
Tamari
I used low-sodium tamari to cut back the sodium and preserve it gluten-free. Be happy to make use of low-sodium soy sauce if you haven’t any issues with gluten, or strive coconut aminos.
Gochugaru
Gochugaru is dried Korean Chile Pepper Flakes and is the signature taste of the dressing, so I’d not attempt to substitute it. I’ve discovered it at Entire Meals however when you have an area Asian Grocery close by, verify there. After all, there may be all the time Amazon. I will drop my affiliate hyperlink beneath and I do earn a couple of pennies with each buy however at no extra value to you.
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*See the recipe card on the backside of the web page for precise portions and detailed cooking instructions.
Making The Korean Lettuce Salad
Step 1
Getting ready The Greens
Rinse & dry your greens totally and tear them into bite-sized items. Additionally, add your chopped scallions and carrots. A big salad bowl works nice.
Step 2
Make The Dressing
Whisk all the dressing elements collectively in a small bowl. I used a 1-cup glass measuring cup.
Step 3
Combine and Toss
Pour your dressing into your salad and blend properly. I like to make use of my arms and therapeutic massage that dressing into the leaves so the whole lot is coated. Word: For those who do use your arms, wash them properly afterward as you do NOT need chile flakes in your eyes!
High Tip
A pleasant picket salad bowl and , sharp knife will make your salad expertise a lot simpler. I like my 14″ cherry bowl and Ulu Knife from Holland Mill. Search for imperfect bowls that are normally so much cheaper.
Serving Concepts
For those who love the flavors of Korean Meals as a lot as I do, ensure and check out these Korean Brussels sprouts, Gochujang Potatoes, or these wonderful Kimchi Fries!
Recipe FAQs
My spice-hating spouse gave it 2 enthusiastic thumbs up and proceeded to eat half your complete bowl. There’s a little kick – however not a lot. Be happy to make use of much less gochugaru if you’d like. Or extra!
This recipe makes 4 average-sized aspect salads or 2 BIG salads.
Not lengthy earlier than the greens begin to wilt. So attempt to end it inside a day or 2.
On the lookout for different Asian-inspired recipes like this? Attempt these:
Korean Lettuce Salad Recipe
Prep Time: 15 min
Whole Time: quarter-hour
Yield: Serves 4
Class: Salads
Delicacies: Asian
Food regimen: Vegan
Description
Whoever mentioned that salads are BORING has by no means tried this Korean Lettuce Salad! The flavour of the gochugaru dressing is out of this world!
Substances
Items
Scale
Directions
- Rinse and fully dry your greens
- Tear greens into bite-sized items and place into a giant salad bowl
- Add chopped scallions & carrots
- Whisk all the dressing elements collectively after which pour into the salad
- Toss till the whole lot is coated within the dressing and serve
