Lettuce and Chive Salad Korean Style Mark Bittman
Crisp, vibrant, and brimming with bold flavors, this Lettuce and Chive Salad Korean Style by Mark Bittman is a quick and refreshing addition to your table. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce and fragrant fresh chives, this recipe comes alive with a zingy dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and a hint of honey for balance. A touch of minced garlic and red pepper flakes adds a subtle heat, while sesame seeds provide a delightful nutty crunch. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy standalone meal, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes and embodies the essence of Korean-inspired cuisine. Whether you're looking for a fresh accompaniment to grilled meats or a crisp, flavor-packed lunch, this salad is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Rinse the chives and pat them dry. Cut them into 2-inch lengths and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the lettuce and chives. Toss gently to ensure the greens are evenly coated.
Step 5
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad as a garnish.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (929.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390.4 |
| Total Fat 20.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2010.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.7g | |
| Protein 21.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 475.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1988.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories