Description
Chopped Asian Salad (Miso Dressing) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp vegetables and a flavorful miso dressing, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or a light dinner. This salad bursts with fresh flavors, thanks to its nutrient-rich ingredients like cucumbers, carrots, and edamame. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for busy days or as a colorful side dish for gatherings. Enjoy the delightful umami taste of homemade miso dressing while also customizing the salad to suit your personal preferences. Whether you’re serving it as a standalone meal or pairing it with grilled chicken, this versatile dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Persian cucumbers or Lebanese cucumbers
- 2 medium carrots
- ⅓ red cabbage
- 1 romaine lettuce (inner leaves only)
- 1 ½ cups edamame beans
- Handful fresh mint leaves
- Handful cashew nuts
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (I use salt reduced)
- ½ lemon or lime
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp grated ginger (or more if you love ginger like I do)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tsp water (if needed)
- 1 tsp honey/maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Dice cucumbers, carrots, red cabbage, and romaine lettuce into uniform pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with edamame and torn mint leaves.
- In a mason jar or small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce (or tamari), lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, olive oil, and water if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
- Top with cashews before serving for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg