Kimchee Salad

Bursting with bold Korean-inspired flavors, this quick and easy Kimchee Salad is the perfect fusion of tangy, spicy, and umami-packed goodness. Featuring crisp Napa cabbage, crunchy carrot, daikon radish, and a vibrant dressing made with gochugaru, fish sauce, and sesame oil, this salad offers all the complex flavors of traditional kimchi in a fraction of the time. Ready in just 30 minutes with no fermentation required, it’s a refreshing side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, rice bowls, or noodles. Garnished with sesame seeds for an extra nutty crunch, this Kimchee Salad is a must-try for lovers of bold, spicy cuisine. It’s a fresh and flavorful way to enjoy the essence of Korean cooking right in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Napa cabbage
• 1 Carrot
• 1 small Daikon radish
• 4 stalks Green onions
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 4 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the Napa cabbage into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.

Step 2

Dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt in 4 cups of water and pour over the cabbage. Mix well and let it sit for 20 minutes to soften. Stir occasionally.

Step 3

While the cabbage is soaking, peel and julienne the carrot and daikon radish. Set aside.

Step 4

Finely chop the green onions and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the gochugaru, fish sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and sugar. Mix well to create the spicy dressing.

Step 6

Drain the cabbage and rinse it thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Squeeze out the excess water and place the cabbage in a large mixing bowl.

Step 7

Add the julienned carrot, daikon radish, chopped green onions, and minced garlic to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 8

Pour the spicy dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more fish sauce or a pinch of sugar.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a fresh salad or refrigerate for 1-2 hours for the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2147.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	544.3

Total Fat 24.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 1.6mg	0%
Sodium 17529.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.3g
Protein 19.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 821.7mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2926.3mg	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: 42.5%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 42.9%