HEALTHY COLD PORK SALAD (SHABU SHABU) JAPANESE SUMMER RECIPE

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner and lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is often less expensive.

tofu

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame is a protein-rich alternative, while canned chickpeas are budget-friendly.

mixed salad greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: iceberg lettuce

Spinach offers more nutrients, while iceberg lettuce is typically less expensive.

Prepare the salad greens by washing and drying them thoroughly.

Slice the cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks.

Julienne the radish and chop the green onions.

Blanch the pork loin slices in boiling water for 30 seconds until just cooked, then plunge into ice water to stop cooking.

Drain the pork and pat dry with paper towels.

In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, carrot, radish, and green onions.

Add the blanched pork slices on top of the salad.

Crumble the tofu and sprinkle it over the salad.

In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes to make the dressing.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Garnish with sesame seeds and shredded nori.

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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