Scallion salad with sesame

Delight in the crunch of fresh scallions combined with the nutty aroma of sesame seeds. This salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch scallions, cut into 4"-long pieces, very thinly sliced lengthwise
• 2 tsp. gochugaru (coarse Korean red pepper powder)
• 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
• Kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Submerge 1 bunch of scallions, which have been sliced thinly lengthwise into 4"-long pieces, in a bowl of ice water. Let them soak for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour. After soaking, drain the scallions and gently pat them dry using paper towels.
2. Move the scallions to another clean medium bowl. Add 2 tsp. of gochugaru, 2 tsp. of toasted sesame oil, and 2 tsp. of toasted sesame seeds. Toss the ingredients gently to mix well.
3. Just before serving, pour in 2 tsp. of unseasoned rice vinegar and season with kosher salt. Mix all the ingredients together.
4. If preparing in advance, you can make the scallion salad (without vinegar and salt) 1 hour ahead. Cover it and store in the refrigerator.

Summary:

• Calories: 167 kcal
• Fat: 13 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Potassium: 445 mg
• Magnesium: 52 mg