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Omakase-Inspired Spring Salad

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A fresh, balanced spring salad inspired by Japanese omakase tradition, featuring crisp cucumbers, snap peas, microgreens, and a light citrus-soy dressing with a hint of sesame.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed and halved
  • 1 cup microgreens (radish and sunflower mix recommended)
  • ½ cup shredded daikon radish (or thinly sliced jicama as substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Optional add-ins: thinly sliced scallions, shiso leaves, avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers, snap peas, microgreens, and daikon thoroughly.
  2. Thinly slice the cucumbers using a sharp knife or mandoline.
  3. Trim the snap peas and cut them in half lengthwise.
  4. Shred or julienne the daikon radish finely.
  5. Set all prepared vegetables aside in a large mixing bowl.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, light soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey or agave syrup, and grated fresh ginger until smooth and slightly glossy.
  7. Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
  8. Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables.
  9. Gently toss the salad using salad tongs or clean hands to coat all ingredients evenly without bruising the microgreens.
  10. Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates.
  11. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
  12. Add optional scallions, shiso leaves, or avocado slices if desired.
  13. Serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

[‘Dry greens well to avoid soggy salad.’, ‘Start with three-quarters of the dressing and add more if needed to avoid overdressing.’, ‘Grate ginger finely for balanced flavor.’, ‘Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes to enhance aroma.’, ‘Use fresh, crisp vegetables for best results.’, ‘Make dressing ahead and store in fridge up to 3 days; whisk before use.’, ‘Keep dressing and salad separate if prepping ahead to maintain freshness.’]

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Keywords: spring salad, omakase salad, fresh salad, Japanese salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, microgreens salad, cucumber salad, snap peas salad

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