Spicy Ginger Scallion Dressed Greens
Spicy Ginger Scallion Dressed Greens
Ingredients
For the Greens
- 8 ounces mixed greens, washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
For the Spicy Ginger Scallion Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the greens: Ensure your mixed greens are thoroughly washed and dried. Tear larger leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare dressing ingredients: Finely grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic cloves. Thinly slice the white and light green parts of the scallions designated for the dressing. Slice the remaining scallions for garnish and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Whisk the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and neutral oil. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the dressing is emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; you might want more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Dress and serve: Pour the dressing over the prepared mixed greens in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss the greens until they are evenly coated with the dressing. Divide the dressed greens among serving plates. Garnish each serving with the reserved thinly sliced scallions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Ginger Scallion Dressed Greens
Ingredients
For the Greens
- 8 ounces mixed greens, washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
For the Spicy Ginger Scallion Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the greens: Ensure your mixed greens are thoroughly washed and dried. Tear larger leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare dressing ingredients: Finely grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic cloves. Thinly slice the white and light green parts of the scallions designated for the dressing. Slice the remaining scallions for garnish and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Whisk the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and neutral oil. Whisk vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the dressing is emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; you might want more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Dress and serve: Pour the dressing over the prepared mixed greens in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss the greens until they are evenly coated with the dressing. Divide the dressed greens among serving plates. Garnish each serving with the reserved thinly sliced scallions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min