Vibrant Spring Greens Salad with Zesty Yuzu Dressing
A Refreshing Spring Vegetable Salad Paired with a Tangy Yuzu Honey Dressing
Spring greens are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that boost your body’s metabolism. They’re also excellent for preventing spring fatigue. Enjoy this vibrant salad bursting with the flavors of the season!
Salad Ingredients- 2 handfuls Spring cabbage (choose tender, fresh leaves)
- 1 handful Water dropwort (cleaned)
- 1 handful Sea purslane (cleaned)
- 1 handful Green leaf lettuce (cleaned)
- 1 handful Cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 1 handful Red cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 1 handful Cucumber (thinly shredded)
- 1 handful Carrot (thinly shredded)
Yuzu Honey Dressing Ingredients- 3 Tbsp Yuzu honey (for sweetness and aromatic flavor)
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil (for richness and smooth texture)
- 1/4 Tbsp Salt (to balance the flavors)
- 3 Tbsp Vinegar (for a refreshing tang)
- 3 Tbsp Yuzu honey (for sweetness and aromatic flavor)
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil (for richness and smooth texture)
- 1/4 Tbsp Salt (to balance the flavors)
- 3 Tbsp Vinegar (for a refreshing tang)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh spring greens. For the spring cabbage, remove the outer leaves and use the tender inner leaves, then slice them diagonally into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the water dropwort, sea purslane, and green leaf lettuce thoroughly, pat them dry, and cut them into manageable pieces as well. Feel free to substitute with other types of spring greens according to your preference.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables that will add a delightful crunch to your salad. Thinly shred the cabbage, red cabbage, cucumber, and carrot, gathering about a handful of each. The variety of colorful vegetables will make your salad visually appealing.
Step 3
To ensure the vegetables stay crisp and fresh, soak them in a bowl of cold water mixed with 2 tablespoons of vinegar for about 10 minutes. This technique helps maintain their crispness and prevents them from wilting. Gently toss the vegetables in the water to ensure they are evenly coated with the vinegar solution.
Step 4
Drain the vegetables from the soaking water and transfer them to a colander. After draining, use a salad spinner to remove any excess moisture. For best results, spin the vegetables in two batches rather than overloading the spinner, which can hinder efficient drying. This step is crucial for achieving a crisp salad texture.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the delicious Yuzu Honey Dressing. In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of yuzu honey, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/4 tablespoon of salt, and 3 tablespoons of vinegar. Whisk everything together with a whisk or fork until well combined and emulsified. The delightful sweetness and fragrance of the yuzu, balanced by the tangy vinegar, will elevate the salad’s flavor.
Step 6
Drizzle the prepared Yuzu Honey Dressing over the spring greens and other vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Since there are many varieties of spring greens, feel free to customize your salad with whichever greens are readily available each season. Enjoy the pure, refreshing taste of spring!
