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Koji Chopped Salad with Fermented Carrot Dressing

uel your day with this vibrant Koji Chopped Salad—a nutrient-dense 'beauty food' bowl that combines gut-healthy fermented carrots, creamy avocado, and high-protein tuna. W
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese fusion
Keyword: beauty food, brobiotic, jar salad, koji, meal prep
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 2 pieces Mini Cucumbers diced (1cm cubes)
  • 1 pieces Tomato diced (1cm cubes)
  • 1 pieces Avocado diced (1cm cubes)
  • 1/2 pieces Yellow Pepper diced (1cm cubes)
  • 1/2 can Canned Tuna drained
  • 4-5 pieces Olives sliced
  • 8-10 pieces Tortilla Chips crushed (for topping)

For the Dressing:

Instructions

Method 1: The Fresh Salad (Bowl)

  • Prep: Dice the cucumber, tomato, avocado, and yellow pepper into uniform 1cm pieces.
    chopped cucumber
  • Combine: In a large bowl, add the diced vegetables, drained tuna, and sliced olives.
  • Drizzle 3–4 tablespoons of the Carrot Koji Dressing over the salad.
  • Toss: Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
    tossing chopped salad
  • Finish: Top with crushed tortilla chips just before serving to maintain the crunch.

Method 2: The Meal-Prep Jar Salad

  • Layer: In a clean mason jar, layer your ingredients from the bottom up to keep everything fresh:
    Carrot Koji Jar Salad
  • Bottom: 3–4 tbsp Carrot Koji Dressing
  • Layer 2: Diced Avocado
  • Layer 3: Drained Canned Tuna
  • Layer 4: Diced Tomato
  • Layer 5: Diced Cucumber and Yellow Pepper
  • Top: Sliced Olives
  • Store: Seal the jar and refrigerate for up to 2–3 days.
  • Serve: When ready to eat, shake the jar or pour into a bowl and top with crushed tortilla chips.
    Jar chopped salad tossing to a small bowl

Notes

  • Shortcut: If you are short on time, use the 5-Minute Shio Koji Shortcut by blending 1 carrot, 1/2 onion, 3–4 tbsp Shio Koji, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 50ml vinegar, and 50ml neutral oil.
  • Consistency: The Carrot Koji Dressing is naturally thick, which makes it perfect for jar salads as it won't make your greens or veggies soggy.
  • Kitsune-iro Crunch: The tortilla chips add a golden, toasted crunch. If you're meal prepping, keep the chips in a separate baggie so they stay snappy until lunch!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 6g