Description
Chopped Asian Salad with Miso Dressing is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines an array of fresh vegetables with a rich, umami-packed miso dressing. This colorful salad not only delights the eyes but also satisfies the palate with its crunchy textures and bold flavors. Perfect as a light lunch, refreshing side, or even a main course, it caters to health-conscious eaters without compromising on taste. Fast to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is great for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy wholesome meals throughout the week. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a solo meal, this Chopped Asian Salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Persian cucumbers
- 2 medium carrots
- ⅓ red cabbage
- 1 romaine lettuce (inner leaves only)
- 1 ½ cups edamame beans
- Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- ½ lemon or lime
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tsp water (if needed)
- 1 tsp honey/maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Dice cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, and romaine into uniform pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add edamame and torn mint leaves to the bowl.
- In a mason jar or bowl, combine miso paste, soy sauce/tamari, lemon/lime juice, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and olive oil. Shake or whisk until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until everything is coated evenly. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg