Garlic scape salad – a spicy summer recipe with sesame seeds

Garlic scape salad is a delicious summer vegetable salad and a true treat for anyone who enjoys bold, spicy flavors. This easy garlic scape recipe is packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that help strengthen the immune system while supporting the body’s natural defenses against harmful bacteria and viruses.

Adding sesame seeds gives the salad a pleasant crunch and increases its nutritional value. Sesame seeds are naturally rich in calcium and potassium, two essential minerals that support healthy bones, cartilage, teeth, hair, and nails. They also contain sesamol and sesamin — powerful lignans known for their antioxidant properties, liver-supporting benefits, and their role in maintaining hormonal balance.

The traditional garlic scape salad recipe also includes ground coriander, which enhances the aroma and gives the dish its distinctive spicy flavor. Coriander is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, magnesium, and potassium. It also contains pectin, tannins, and essential oils that help support digestion, boost metabolism, and promote overall well-being.

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Ingredients

To prepare this spicy garlic scape salad (4 servings), you will need:

• 400 g (14 oz) garlic scapes;
• 2 medium carrots;
• 3 large garlic cloves;
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds;
• 2 tablespoons classic soy sauce;
• 1 tablespoon 9% white vinegar;
• 1 teaspoon sugar;
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander;
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil;

Step-by-step instructions

Wash the garlic scapes and cut them into thin strips. Peel, wash, and grate the carrots using a Korean-style vegetable grater or a coarse grater. Peel the garlic cloves and either press them through a garlic press or finely mince them.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic scapes and carrots, then stir-fry for about 5–6 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove the pan from the heat and add the minced garlic, vinegar, soy sauce and ground coriander. Mix well until all the vegetables are evenly coated.

Allow the vegetables to cool completely. Then add the remaining vegetable oil, sprinkle in the sesame seeds, and toss everything together.

Your garlic scape sesame salad is ready to serve. If desired, garnish with finely chopped fresh dill, parsley, or cilantro for extra freshness and flavor.

Notes:

One serving contains just over 60 calories, making this healthy vegetable salad an excellent choice for weight-loss diets, low-calorie meal plans, and anyone looking for nutritious summer recipes.

For an even richer flavor, prepare this salad using sesame oil instead of regular vegetable oil. Sesame oil, along with many other premium cold-pressed vegetable oils, is available from the CraftOil online store.