Nourishing & Refreshing Homemade Vegetable Salad with Oriental Dressing
Nourishing & Refreshing Homemade Vegetable Salad with Oriental Dressing
Fresh Vegetable Salad Made Easily at Home
To cater to my husband’s wish for a salad breakfast, I’ve prepared a vibrant salad using the vegetables I had on hand, complete with a homemade dressing. It’s a healthy and delicious way to start the day!
Fresh Salad Ingredients- Arugula, a handful
- Kale, 2 stalks
- Romaine lettuce, a small bunch
- Tomato, 1/2 medium or cherry tomatoes
- Hard-boiled egg, 1
- Onion, 1/2 small
Flavorful Oriental Dressing- Vinegar (rice or apple cider), 1 Tbsp
- Extra virgin olive oil, 1.5 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, 2 Tbsp
- Lemon juice, 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide or honey, 1.5 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, 0.5 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Vinegar (rice or apple cider), 1 Tbsp
- Extra virgin olive oil, 1.5 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, 2 Tbsp
- Lemon juice, 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide or honey, 1.5 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, 0.5 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Introducing today’s recipe: a delightful salad featuring fresh vegetables and a delicious homemade dressing. It’s perfect as a satisfying breakfast option.
Step 2
First, let’s gather and prepare all the ingredients for our salad. You’ll need fresh kale (2 stalks), crisp romaine lettuce (a small bunch), juicy tomatoes (1/2 medium, or cherry tomatoes), a protein-rich hard-boiled egg, a pungent onion (1/2 small), and aromatic arugula (a handful). Make sure they are washed and ready.
Step 3
Thoroughly wash all the prepared vegetables and then pat them dry. Tear the kale and romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces by hand. If using a large tomato, cut it into quarters or dice it. For the onion, thinly slice it or julienne it, then soak in cold water for a few minutes to mellow its sharpness before draining. Peel and quarter the hard-boiled egg. Arrange all these prepared ingredients attractively in a large serving bowl.
Step 4
Now, let’s create the star of our salad: the flavorful Oriental dressing! In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp of vinegar, 1.5 Tbsp of olive oil, 2 Tbsp of soy sauce, 1 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice, 1.5 Tbsp of oligosaccharide (or honey) for a touch of sweetness, 0.5 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds for nutty flavor, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk everything together thoroughly until well combined. Ensure all components are evenly incorporated.
Step 5
Gently drizzle a portion of the prepared dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl. Toss the salad lightly and carefully to avoid bruising the delicate greens. You can add more dressing gradually, tasting as you go, until it reaches your desired level of flavor. Continue tossing gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Your delicious and healthy salad is now ready to be enjoyed!
