Japanese Ginger Salad

A perfect accompaniment to sushi

Ingredients

Dressing:

• 1 Tbs toasted sesame oil

• 1/2 cup rice vinegar

• 1 shallot

• Juice of half an orange (I add the orange segments too) 

• 1 large carrot, grated

• 2 Tbs low sodium tamari (or soy sauce)

• 1 1/2 Tbs fresh grated ginger

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/2 cup dry roasted slivered almonds

• Pepper, to taste

Salad:

• 10-12 cups chopped romaine lettuce

• 1 cup chopped scallions

• 3 carrots grated

• 5 small Persian cucumbers, sliced thick with skin on

Instructions

• Blend dressing ingredients

• Mix salad ingredients and toss very well with dressing

• Best to leave it out for 15-30 min for flavors to fuse

• Sprinkle toasted almonds just before serving

Notes

• Serves 4-6

• Optional: Avocado, black sesame seeds