Description
10-Minute Ginger Miso Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crisp cucumbers, nutty sesame oil, and a kick of ginger. This quick-to-make salad is perfect for busy weeknights or as a delightful side at gatherings. With its colorful blend of edamame and carrots, it offers both texture and flavor, making it a standout addition to any meal. The rich miso dressing is easy to whip up, ensuring you can enjoy this nutritious dish in just 10 minutes. Perfectly customizable to suit your taste preferences, this salad is an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters looking for a light yet satisfying option.
Ingredients
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- 2 large English cucumbers
- 1½ cups frozen shelled edamame (defrosted)
- 2 medium carrots (julienned)
- 2½ tablespoons white miso
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1½ tablespoons hot or warm water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger (peeled)
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ½ teaspoon tamari sauce (or soy sauce)
- Optional: 1 sheet of nori (cut into small 1-inch long 1/8-inch wide strips)
- 1 tablespoon toasted white and black sesame seeds (you can also just use one kind if you want!)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber noodles by spiraling or thinly slicing the cucumbers.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, edamame, and julienned carrots.
- For the dressing, whisk together white miso and hot water until smooth. Add rice vinegar, grated ginger, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, lemon juice, and tamari; mix thoroughly.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and optional nori strips before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg