Vibrant and Refreshing! Perfect Water Parsley Salad Recipe
How to Make a Deliciously Tangy and Sweet Water Parsley Salad
Introducing our refreshing Water Parsley Salad, bursting with the aroma of spring vegetables! This salad offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, enhanced by the addition of crisp apple, carrots, and onions. It’s a perfect light meal or a delightful side dish!
Main Ingredients- 200g fresh water parsley
- 1/5 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 apple, thinly sliced
- 6 stalks of spring onion, thinly sliced
- 3 perilla leaves, thinly sliced
Tangy Dressing- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the fresh water parsley. First, wash the water parsley thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. Next, soak it in a bowl of water with a splash of vinegar for about 3 minutes; this helps to sanitize it and keeps it extra fresh. After soaking, drain the water parsley well in a colander to remove excess moisture.
Step 2
Now it’s time to prepare the vegetables. Cut the drained water parsley into bite-sized pieces, about 4-5 cm long. Thinly slice the spring onions, carrots, apple, and perilla leaves into julienne strips. Arrange these prepared vegetables attractively on a plate for easy mixing in the next step.
Step 3
It’s time to bring all the ingredients together for the delicious salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared water parsley, julienned apple, perilla leaves, carrots, and spring onions. Mixing all the ingredients together at this stage ensures the dressing will be evenly distributed for the best flavor.
Step 4
Now for the best part: mixing in the dressing! To the bowl with the vegetables, add 3 Tbsp of gochujang, 2 Tbsp of gochugaru, 1.5 Tbsp of sugar, 2 Tbsp of vinegar, and 1 Tbsp of minced garlic. Gently toss everything together with your hands until well combined. Be careful not to mash the ingredients; a gentle touch is key to a great texture.
Step 5
The final step is to add the finishing touches for incredible flavor. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and 1 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds over the mixed salad. Give it one last gentle toss, and your vibrant, tangy, and sweet Water Parsley Salad is ready to be enjoyed, bringing the essence of spring to your table!
