Description
Tiger Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Chinese vegetable dish that comes together in just five minutes. Bursting with the crispness of fresh cilantro, cucumber, and zesty chilis, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from casual lunches to elegant dinner parties. Its tangy dressing complements the crunchy vegetables beautifully, making it a guilt-free addition to your meal at only 42 calories per serving. Not only is it a delightful side dish, but it can also be served as a light main course or appetizer. Whether paired with grilled meats or enjoyed on its own, Tiger Salad offers a delicious twist on traditional salads that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cilantro, thick stems removed and chopped into 1” (2.5 cm) pieces
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into thin strips
- 1 to 2 Anaheim chilis, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced in a diagonal
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cilantro, cucumber strips, sliced chilis, and green onions.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and salt to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg