Description
Crisp greens dance with umami-packed miso crunch salad, revealing layers of complex flavors from Japan. Crunchy texture and bold seasoning promise a quick, satisfying meal that delivers serious culinary excitement you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Greens:
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Protein and Nuts:
- ½ cup edamame, cooked and shelled
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or cashews, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (white or black)
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- ½ tablespoons water, to thin if needed
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant miso dressing by vigorously whisking all components in a mixing vessel until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture. Gradually incorporate water to adjust the consistency, creating a smooth, pourable sauce.
- Prepare a colorful vegetable medley by precisely chopping red and green cabbage into delicate ribbons, julienning crisp carrots, and dicing bell peppers into uniform pieces. Slice green onions and roughly chop fresh cilantro for added brightness.
- Combine the chopped vegetables in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of textures and colors. Incorporate edamame for a protein-rich element that adds visual interest and nutritional depth.
- Drizzle the meticulously prepared miso dressing over the vegetable ensemble, gently tossing to ensure every ingredient is elegantly coated with the savory sauce.
- Enhance the salad’s textural complexity by sprinkling a generous handful of toasted nuts and sesame seeds across the surface, creating a delightful crunch and nutty undertone.
- Allow the salad to rest momentarily, permitting the flavors to harmonize and intensify. For optimal taste and texture, serve within 15 minutes of preparation to maintain the vegetables’ vibrant crispness.
Notes
- Customize the dressing’s thickness by gradually adding water, ensuring a perfect, silky texture that clings beautifully to crisp vegetables.
- Boost protein content by adding grilled chicken, tofu, or tempeh for a more substantial meal that keeps you satisfied longer.
- Prepare ingredients in advance and store separately to maintain maximum crunchiness, mixing dressing and vegetables just before serving to prevent soggy textures.
- Make this salad gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce and checking miso paste for potential gluten contamination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg