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Lettuce Salad

Cultural Context

Lettuce salad has its roots in Japan's fresh vegetable culture, often served as a refreshing side dish. It embodies the Japanese principle of using seasonal ingredients to enhance flavor and nutrition. While traditional salads may include simple dressings, modern variations often incorporate Western influences, such as creamy dressings or unique toppings, making it a versatile dish enjoyed globally.

JapaneseJPside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 head lettuce
1 medium cucumber
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium carrot
4 radishes
1 small red onion
1 medium bell pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while canola is budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides freshness, while apple cider is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often more affordable.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds add fiber, while sunflower seeds are typically cheaper.

1

Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly.

2

Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

4

Chop the tomato into wedges.

5

Julienne the carrot into thin strips.

6

Slice the radish thinly.

7

Thinly slice the red onion.

8

Chop the bell pepper into small pieces.

9

Combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, radish, red onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.

10

Drizzle olive oil over the salad.

11

Add vinegar and soy sauce to taste.

12

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

13

Season with salt and pepper as desired.

14

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

15

Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

SaladGreen SaladGarden Salad
Local Name: レタスサラダ

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