Becky's Japanese Salad

Brighten up your table with Becky's Japanese Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, vibrant red cabbage, and perfectly blanched edamame—all brought to life with a tangy homemade soy-ginger dressing. This quick, 15-minute recipe is a celebration of bold Japanese-inspired flavors and textures, topped off with toasted sesame seeds and the option of crispy wonton strips for a delightful crunch. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or healthy addition to your weeknight dinner rotation, this colorful salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it’s easily adaptable for vegan diets by swapping honey for maple syrup. Simple, nourishing, and bursting with umami goodness, this salad will leave you craving another bowl!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 cup Red cabbage
• 1 cup Edamame (shelled)
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 cup Crispy wonton strips or fried onions (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the cucumber and julienne the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Shred the red cabbage finely and toss it with the other vegetables.

Step 4

In a small pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the shelled edamame for 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 6

Make the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), and grated ginger in a small bowl.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for added crunch and flavor.

Step 9

If using, top with crispy wonton strips or fried onions for extra texture.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this bright, healthy Japanese-inspired dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(961.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1157.4

Total Fat 75.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2317.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 22.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 252.8mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1694.0mg	0%

*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: 54.6%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 38.0%