Japanese Salad with Wafu Dressing

Seasonal
Written By Dyala Madani

This is that delicious, flavorful, zesty, umami salad dressing you’ve enjoyed at Japanese restaurants. It packs a punch and is perfect to dress up just about any raw vegetable, especially Mushrooms and Salad Greens. Wafu is essentially a Japanese style vinaigrette with the addition of anti-oxidant rich minced Onion, Sesame and Soy. Pairs well with Salads, Steak, Chicken and Seafood. I make this quick ten minute recipe often to have on hand to spruce up a quick lunch or dinner.

Wafu Dressing, 6-8 servings

  • 3 Tbsps. Minced Onion (from approx. 1/2 a large yellow onion)

  • 1/2 Cup Tamari Soy Sauce

  • 1/2 Cup Japanese Rice Vinegar

  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1/4 Cup Toasted Sesame Oil

  • 2 Tsp. Brown Sugar

  • 1 Tsp. Celtic Sea Salt

Organic Ingredients, for 1 large Salad

  • 2 Cups Baby Red & Green Leaf Lettuce or similar

  • 1 Carrot, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 2 Large White Mushrooms, bottoms removed, thinly sliced, as thin as you can

  • 1 Persian Cucumber, thinly sliced, as thin as you can

  • 4 Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half horizontally

  • 1 Tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds

  • 4 Tbsps. Wafu Dressing

  • 1 Hard Boiled Egg, peeled and halved

Method:

To mince the Onion, cut it in half and peel it. Using a grater, mince the onion until you have 3 Tbsps. worth of Onion. Combine Wafu Dressing Ingredients and mix well. Seal in an airtight glass container and refrigerate for use for up to a week.

Combine Salad Ingredients in a bowl as pictured. Add dressing and enjoy!

Notes:

  • Add thinly sliced Avocado

  • Add thinly sliced Raddish

  • Add rehydrated Wakame Seaweed

  • Layer in a mason jar for pack lunches for older kids

  • Store leftover Onion in an airtight glass container and refrigerate and use within a couple of days. Don’t store Onion in plastic as they are highly absorbent

  • Having a salad dressing or two ready made in the fridge is a great way to get more greens and veggies in. Spruce up any meal, and use as a dip for crudités

Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Olive and Sesame Oils mixed in bowl + minced Onion and Salt & Sugar ready to be assembled

Wafu dressing done

Serve Salad with Wafu dressing drizzled over the Veggies, plus more on the side 

Sammy enjoying his Japanese Wafu Salad for breakfast 

Dyala Madani
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