Korean Style Romaine
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Korean Style Romaine, a quick and easy recipe that packs bold flavors in just 10 minutes! Crisp romaine hearts are tossed in a savory-sweet dressing made with gochujang (Korean red chili paste), soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and a touch of honey, creating a perfect blend of spice, tang, and nuttiness. Freshly minced garlic and crunchy sesame seeds add depth and texture, while thinly sliced green onions provide a fresh, zesty garnish. Optional red pepper flakes can turn up the heat, making it customizable to your taste. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or a light, healthy salad, this Korean-inspired creation is both refreshing and packed with umami. Easy, delicious, and full of authentic Asian flair—this romaine salad is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onion (scallion)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the romaine hearts thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels or a clean dish towel. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and honey until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the dressing mixture and whisk again.
Step 4
Thinly slice the green onions and set them aside for garnish.
Step 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure an even coating of the dressing on all the leaves.
Step 6
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the salad. If desired, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a side dish or light salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (134.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 264.3 |
| Total Fat 19.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1536.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.8g | |
| Protein 6.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 47.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 272.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories