Fresh Lotus Root Salad Recipe

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Fresh Lotus Root Salad
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Directions:

  1. Boil about 3 quarts of water in a pot.
  2. Rinse lotus roots with cold water.
  3. Trim and discard both ends of the bulb and peel the skin.
  4. Diagonally cut the root into 1/8 inch thick slices and immediately put them into acidulated (water with some vinegar or lemon juice to prevent discoloring) water.
  5. Drain the roots and put them into the boiling water.
  6. Take pot off heat and cover pot with lid.
  7. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  8. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  9. Pat dry and put in a shallow bowl.
  10. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil and cilantro.
  11. Pour dressing over lotus roots and garnish with sesame seeds.
  12. Serve chilled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 52.57 Kcal (220 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.92g 1%
Sodium 211.29mg 9%
Potassium 322.72mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.84g 3%
Sugars 0.07g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 11%
Protein 2.07g 4%
Vitamin C 25mg 42%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 26.4mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.25 Kcal (344 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.43g 1%
Sodium 330.53mg 9%
Potassium 504.86mg 7%
Total Carbs 15.4g 3%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Dietary Fiber 4.49g 11%
Protein 3.24g 4%
Vitamin C 39mg 42%
Iron 1mg 4%
Calcium 41.3mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.6
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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