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Korean Salad with Sesame Dressing

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"This Salad is usually eaten along with Galbi (Korean BBQ short ribs)" — funinthesun

Directions

Wash, rinse and dry lettuce leaves; cut into bite-size pieces and place in a salad bowl. Slice the white parts of the green onions lengthwise into long thin strips (if they curl as you slice them, they are perfectly thin); add the sliced onions to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, white sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Directly before serving, pour the dressing over the lettuce and green onions in the salad bowl and toss to coat.

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READY IN 10 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 04, 2009

This salad is generally eaten with Korean BBQ meat. This recipe is a perfect dressing, better than I've had at most Korean BBQ restaurants and I got rave reviews from my friends on this dressing when I made it for our Korean BBQ dinner at home. Even my Korean mother asked me how to make it. Make double and save the rest in tupperware and you can use it as dressing on regular salads for later.

—parkerbu77

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 19, 2010

This was tasty, but not quite what I was hoping for (compared to the salad dressing at our favorite Korean BBQ place). I thought it tasted watered down, so next time I'd use less water or none at all. It also didn't need 1 full tablespoon of red pepper flakes, I used about a teaspoon and the heat was fine. I also added some ginger, and next time I might add garlic as well.

—RMAXIM

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Apr 30, 2008

I made this recipe for a bridal shower and everyone loved it. I used one head of iceberg lettuce, 1 bag of rice noodles, and one shredded cabbage and broccoli bag for the salad and made the dressing with rice vinager. Thanks for the great recipe!

—tawneycook1

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Mar 28, 2011

I doubled the recipe so I can use it as my go-to salad dressing for the next couple weeks. I also added some roasted sesame seed and diced garlic - - a great addition! My lunch tomorrow will be the dressing over soba noodles, sliced leftover chicken breast, shredded carrots, and diced green onions - - can’t wait to try.

—rockaway

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Aug 29, 2011

Made the dressing per recipe, but tossed with about 1 1/2 pounds of steamed green beans instead of lettuce. Served with Korean short ribs. Was a big hit at my party!

—Judy

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Dec 16, 2010

my absolute favorite dressing. I don't change a thing. Gets even better after a few days of sitting in the fridge, too.

—Pamela

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Sep 16, 2008

This side served in most Korean restaurants - particularly if you are grilling - is one of my favorites. Our 'go to' Korean joint in Seattle - Blue Ginger - makes it spiked with sea salt in addition to the soy sauce which makes it extra tasty. We've made this several times at home, but the Mrs. and I don't agree on level of salt content needed. I'm always trying to sneak an extra bit in when she's not looking ;)

—ieetcows

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Nov 20, 2008

I thought this tasted familiar to Japanese restaurant salads I've had before. My husband is Korean, and he didn't recognize this dish. His response was "Korean's have salad?!" Fresh salad is uncommon, because Koreans usually have some pickled vegetables (I.e. Kim Chi or other pan chon) at every meal.

—TripleL

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Nutrition

Calories
80 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
6.1 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
5.9 g
9%

Fiber
1.6 g
7%

Protein
2 g
4%

Sodium
740 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Korean Salad with Sesame Dressing

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 80
Calories from Fat: 53

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.9g 9 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 740mg 30 %
** Potassium 206mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.1g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 7 %
Protein 2g 4 %
Sugars 2.8g
Vitamin A 100 %
Vitamin C 23 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.