Refreshing Kangkong Salad Recipe – Super Affordable & Healthy!
Looking for a quick, nutritious, and budget-friendly side dish? This Filipino-style Kangkong Recipe Salad is the perfect choice! Made with fresh water spinach (also called Chinese spinach or swamp cabbage), this vibrant salad is crisp, flavorful, and packed with nutrients—all while being incredibly easy on the wallet!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Salad
✅ 💰 Budget-friendly – Kangkong is widely available and super affordable in the Philippines!
✅ ⏱️ Ready in minutes – Just blanch, toss, and serve!
✅ 🌱 Nutrient-packed – Rich in iron, vitamins A & C, and fiber for a healthy boost.
✅ 🍽️ Versatile – Enjoy as a light standalone dish or pair with steamed rice or grilled meats!
🥗 What Makes Kangkong Perfect for Salads?
Kangkong (water spinach) grows abundantly in tropical climates like the Philippines, making it a staple veggie in many households. Its tender leaves and crunchy stems add a refreshing texture to salads, while its mild, slightly sweet taste pairs well with tangy dressings.
Serving Suggestions
- As a side dish to grilled fish, pork, or fried chicken 🍗
- With steamed rice for a light yet satisfying meal 🍚
- Topped with crispy fried tofu for a vegan-friendly twist!
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Salad Kangkong Recipe – Budget friendly recipe!
Description
This salad kangkong recipe is a very healthy side dish and very easy to prepare. It takes only a few minutes to make. This vegetable, known as Chinese spinach or swamp cabbage, can easily be grown in a tropical country in South Asia like the Philippines. That’s why kangkong in the Philippines is so cheap; this leafy vegetable is packed with healthy nutrients. This inexpensive main ingredient is a perfect choice for a vegetable salad to make if you’re on a tight budget. If you're looking for a simple, budget-friendly vegetable salad, try this delicious Filipino kangkong salad recipe. This dish can be served alone or with steamed rice.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Clean the Kangkong leaves thoroughly in running water to remove any dirt residue. Then cut the kangkong into pieces.
Separate the leaves from the stalks. Blanch the kangkong in boiling water or steam for a short time.
Note: Don’t overcook the kangkong.When cooked, put the kangkong in a mixing bowl. Place the ginger, diced tomato and onion slices on top of the kangkong.
Combine the vinegar, salt, and sugar in a separate container, then pour it over the kangkong and mix slightly. Adjust the taste as necessary.
Cube the boiled egg and put it on top of the kangkong salad (optional). Then serve and enjoy the food.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 116kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.7g6%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 124mg42%
- Sodium 631mg27%
- Potassium 842mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.9g5%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
- Sugars 4.6g
- Protein 9.7g20%
- Calcium 13 mg
- Iron 27 mg
- Vitamin D 137 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
