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Kimchi & Arugula Salad: Probiotic Lunch

A vibrant, tangy Korean-inspired salad bursting with billions of live Lactobacillus cultures from fermented kimchi, paired with peppery arugula and a creamy sesame dressing. This Fat Switch version cuts 38% of calories by swapping mayo for Greek yogurt while keeping every ounce of umami and probiotic power.

20m

Prep Time

Cook Time

Servings

320

Calories

18g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 4 cups fresh arugula, loosely packed
✓ 1 cup store-bought kimchi, roughly chopped (with 2 tbsp juice reserved)
✓ 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
✓ 1/2 cup shredded carrots
✓ 2 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts, crushed
✓ 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
✓ 2 scallions, thinly sliced
✓ 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
✓ 1 tbsp sesame oil
✓ 1 tbsp rice vinegar
✓ 1 tbsp low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
✓ 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes, optional)
✓ 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
✓ 1 clove garlic, minced
✓ 1/2 tsp honey

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together non-fat Greek yogurt, sesame oil, rice vinegar, tamari, minced ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning—add gochugaru for heat if desired. Set aside.

2. Toast sesame seeds: Warm a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes. Add sesame seeds and toast, stirring constantly for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.

3. Wash and dry arugula: Rinse arugula gently under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner or wrap in paper towels. Pat until completely dry to prevent dressing from diluting.

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4. Chop kimchi and reserve juice: Remove kimchi from jar using a clean spoon or tongs. Roughly chop into 1-inch pieces and measure out 1 cup. Reserve 2 tablespoons of kimchi brine (the flavorful liquid) to drizzle later.

5. Assemble salad base: Place arugula in a large bowl. Add shredded purple cabbage, carrots, and chopped kimchi. Toss gently to combine, being careful not to bruise the arugula leaves.

6. Dress and toss: Pour the yogurt-sesame dressing over the salad and toss well, coating all leaves evenly. Drizzle reserved kimchi brine over the top for extra fermented depth and umami.

7. Plate and garnish: Divide salad between two bowls or plates. Top each portion with crushed peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced scallions. Serve immediately while greens are crisp.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories320 kcal

Protein18g

Carbohydrates44g

Fat12g

🏷️ Tags

#probiotic lunch salad#kimchi fermented recipes#low-calorie Korean salad

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