Description
10-Minute Ginger Miso Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This salad combines crunchy English cucumbers, creamy miso, and zesty ginger, creating a delightful flavor profile that is both unique and satisfying. In just 10 minutes, you can prepare this quick and nutritious salad, making it an ideal addition to your lunch or dinner table. Whether served as a side dish, appetizer, or a light main course, it pairs well with various cuisines. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the crunch of fresh vegetables combined with a tangy dressing that will elevate your meal in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 1½ cups frozen shelled edamame (defrosted)
- 2 medium carrots (julienned)
- 2½ tablespoons white miso
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger (peeled)
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ½ teaspoon tamari sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon toasted white and black sesame seeds
- Optional: 1 sheet of nori (cut into small 1-inch long 1/8-inch wide strips)
Instructions
- Prepare cucumber noodles by slicing ends off cucumbers and spiralizing them into noodles or cutting them into thin half-rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, toss cucumber noodles with defrosted edamame and julienned carrots.
- For the dressing, whisk together white miso and hot water until smooth; then add rice vinegar, honey/maple syrup, sesame oil, grated ginger, lemon juice, and tamari sauce.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg