Crispy Lettuce and Chive Salad (Geotjeori): Golden Dressing Recipe
Fresh Lettuce and Chive Salad Made Easily! Enhance Flavor with the Best Dressing!
Whip up a fresh and crispy lettuce and chive salad using leftover vegetables! With a delicious sweet and tangy dressing, any vegetable can become a wonderful geotjeori. It’s a perfect side dish for grilled pork belly, bibimbap, and more.
Salad Ingredients- 10 fresh lettuce leaves
- A small bunch of pungent chives
- 1/2 sweet onion
- 1/3 crisp carrot
Golden Dressing- 2 tsp savory soy sauce
- 1 tsp spicy red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tsp sweet plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 tsp nutty sesame oil
- 1 tsp fragrant toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 tsp pungent minced garlic
- 0.5 tsp tangy vinegar
- A pinch of whole sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 tsp savory soy sauce
- 1 tsp spicy red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tsp sweet plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 tsp nutty sesame oil
- 1 tsp fragrant toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 tsp pungent minced garlic
- 0.5 tsp tangy vinegar
- A pinch of whole sesame seeds for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh lettuce, chives, onion, and carrot for your geotjeori. You’ll need about 10 lettuce leaves, a small bunch of chives, 1/2 onion, and 1/3 carrot. For the dressing ingredients, gather 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp gochugaru, 1 tsp maesilcheong, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, 0.5 tsp minced garlic, 0.5 tsp vinegar, and some whole sesame seeds for the final touch.
Step 2
To bring out the fresh flavor of the vegetables, wash them thoroughly under running water 3-4 times. Make sure to remove all dirt and soil for the best taste.
Step 3
After washing, thoroughly drain the vegetables using paper towels or a colander. Excess water can dilute the dressing and affect the taste. Tear or cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4 sections per leaf.
Step 4
Peel the outer skin of the onion.
Step 5
Thinly slice the prepared onion and carrot into julienne strips. This helps the dressing coat the vegetables evenly and improves the texture.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp gochugaru, 1 tsp maesilcheong, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, 0.5 tsp minced garlic, and 0.5 tsp vinegar. Mix well with a spoon until the ingredients are fully incorporated and create a delicious dressing. (Tip: Feel free to adjust the dressing proportions to your liking!)
Step 7
Place the drained lettuce, chives, and julienned onion and carrot into a larger bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables.
Step 8
Now, gently toss everything together with your hands! Be careful not to mash the vegetables; a gentle mix is key. (Pro Tip: Lettuce geotjeori is best enjoyed immediately after making it for the crispiest, freshest texture!) Finish by sprinkling some whole sesame seeds on top for a beautiful and flavorful lettuce and chive salad!
Step 9
I used to often have leftover lettuce from grilling pork belly or when buying large quantities of salad greens, and it would end up wilting. It always felt like such a waste of good food. Since lettuce wilts so quickly, I thought about how to enjoy it while it’s fresh and decided to make a geotjeori. Luckily, I had chives on hand, and they added a wonderful aroma, making it even more delicious. Next time, I might add some cucumber for extra crunch! Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated, so don’t hesitate to give it a try!
