Raw celtuce salad with sesame dressing
Raw celtuce salad with sesame dressing is a refreshing and crunchy Chinese cold dish featuring thinly sliced or shredded celtuce stems tossed in a savory, nutty sesame sauce. It's a popular appetizer or side, especially during warmer months, known for its crisp texture and light flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates and fat, with a modest amount of plant-based protein. It's an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, with a typical serving containing roughly 80-100 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 µg |
| Folate | 40 µg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) of prepared salad · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Celtuce, also called stem lettuce or asparagus lettuce, is prized in Chinese cuisine for its crisp, jade-green stem rather than its leaves. Nutritionally, it's unique for being a hydrating, low-calorie vegetable that provides a good crunch without the density of root vegetables.
