Asian Herb Salad Recipe

A wildly refreshing Asian Herb Salad bursting with vibrant herbs and a tangy sweet and sour vinaigrette! This recipe, adapted from Jill Dupleix's Good Cooking cookbook, is quick, easy, and perfect for a light lunch or side dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this incredibly flavorful and healthy salad!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 131.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Herb Salad

  • 5 ounces arugula
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (Thai basil suggested)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • Chervil
  • 4 ounces bamboo shoots
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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How to Make Asian Herb Salad

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots. Set aside.
  2. Trim stems from 5 ounces arugula and roughly chop. Pick leaves from 1/4 cup each of cilantro, mint, and Thai basil.
  3. Rinse arugula and herbs thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Cut 4 ounces bamboo shoots into matchstick-thin pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Stir in the shallot mixture from step 1. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tartness, or salt for savoriness).
  7. Gently toss the arugula, bamboo shoots, and herbs in the dressing. Avoid over-mixing.
  8. Serve immediately with chopsticks.
  9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

5g

Carbs

3g