Vegan Korean Scallion Salad (Pa Muchim)
Wake up. You’ve been living in the world of bland salads for too long. If your salad prep is a gosh darned snooze fest, this Korean Scallion Salad is your crispy, spicy escape. Ready in 15 minutes, and you’ll want to eat it with everything. Rice, noodle bowls, or straight-up—don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 89kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
- Salad spinner optional
Ingredients
- 6 scallions wilted ends and roots discarded
- ½ teaspoon garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon Gochugaru Korean chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thinly slice the scallions lengthwise into long, thin strips.
- Place the scallion strips in a bowl of ice water and let them soak for 10 minutes to reduce their sharpness. Drain well and pat dry with a clean towel.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari, brown sugar, gochugaru, and toasted sesame seeds until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the scallions to a mixing bowl and pour the dressing over them. Toss gently to coat. Let the salad sit for at least a few minutes or up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
🔪 Shreddy Krueger
Use an extra-sharp knife to cut the scallions into uniform, thin strips. Drying them first prevents slipping, making them easier and safer to slice.
🧊 Ice Bucket Challenge
Soak the sliced scallions in ice water for 10–15 minutes to mellow their sharpness and enhance their crispness for the perfect crunch.
💫 You Spin Me Right Round
Pat the scallions completely dry before dressing them to avoid diluting the flavors or making the salad soggy. A small salad spinner also works well for this.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 804IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg