J-Style No-Mayo Tuna Salad

Canned tuna has been having a moment lately, and this tasty, tangy take on tuna salad is about to become your new summer go-to! One bite after my Japanese cousin Yoko brought this bowl to the table I was begging for the recipe, and was extra-delighted to discover it uses only six ingredients (including theContinueContinue reading “J-Style No-Mayo Tuna Salad”

Tasty Veggie Dipping Sauce

This nutty, creamy dipping sauce magically makes all vegetables delicious, but it’s especially great on bitter greens! The gorgeous veggie in the photo is one that just appeared in Japanese supermarkets. It’s called petit vert—a cross between kale and brussels sprouts—and it opens up like a tiny perfect cabbage when lightly boiled. But all kindContinueContinue reading “Tasty Veggie Dipping Sauce”

Green Salad with Japanese Pickled Onions & Wafu Onion Dressing

Add cooked chicken or grilled shrimp to turn this tasty salad into a cool summer meal! Nothing tastes better with grilled everything than a crisp green salad bejeweled with tasty pickled onions and a tangy wafu dressing that’ll knock your socks off! Ingredients: Assorted mixed greens, torn into bite-sized pieces (I like a combo ofContinueContinue reading “Green Salad with Japanese Pickled Onions & Wafu Onion Dressing”

Japanese Chicken Salad with Tangy Soy-Lemon Dressing

Summer is heating up in Japan, and this salad is the perfect way to avoid slaving over a hot stove! It tastes fresh and summer-y, satisfying enough to be a light meal in itself, or as a side with rice and grilled meat. It’s a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken, and the TangyContinueContinue reading Japanese Chicken Salad with Tangy Soy-Lemon Dressing