MISO-CARROT-CUCUMBER SALAD
This lightly seasoned salad was a favorite of mine growing up, close to a sunomono, a Japanese cucumber salad dish. I've added sweet, spiralized carrots here, and Mom likes to add extra fresh ginger to this refreshing summer side dish.
Provided by Candice Kumai
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Salad Cucumber Carrot Vegetarian Vegan Sesame Oil Sesame Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer or side dish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the dressing:
- Whisk together the miso paste, oil, vinegar, and toasted sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Assemble the salad:
- Add the sliced cucumbers, spiralized carrot, and wakame and toss to coat with the dressing.
- Serve immediately, or make slightly in advance, cover, and refrigerate until chilled before serving, 10 to 20 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Malik Gant
[email protected]This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. It's so delicious, you won't even realize you're eating healthy.
Dancan Kaloki
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also really healthy, so you can feel good about serving it to your family.
Legend Turbanator
[email protected]I love the bright and vibrant colors of this salad. It's a beautiful dish that's sure to impress your guests.
Jennasays hello
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. Just add some cooked rice to the salad for a more substantial meal.
Bent D
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of miso, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so well-balanced, it really enhances the flavors of the vegetables.
Fatima Alhaji Ayuba
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet carrots and crunchy cucumbers make it a fun and tasty dish.
Dean Reichert
[email protected]This salad is the perfect make-ahead dish. You can make the dressing and chop the vegetables ahead of time, then just assemble the salad when you're ready to serve.
Oluwaseye Kingtee
[email protected]I love that this salad is so customizable. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some chopped red cabbage or bell pepper for extra crunch.
Kyle Ries
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have carrots and cucumbers on hand, so it's easy to throw together a quick and healthy salad.
Semi Tamanivalu
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and versatile, I've even used it on other salads and grilled vegetables.
HD COC
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of sweet carrots, crunchy cucumbers, and savory miso dressing. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.
Sanasi Barrow
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients, but the combination of flavors is amazing. The miso dressing is especially good, and it really brings the whole dish together.
Ahmed Qasim
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also really easy to make, and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kappa gaming
[email protected]I made this salad exactly as the recipe says, and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit of heat, maybe with some red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce.
Md. Nishat
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and light, it's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue or picnic. I love that it's also really healthy, with plenty of fresh vegetables and no added sugar.
Kyle Hoffman
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use miso paste, and this salad is a great one. The dressing is so flavorful and easy to make, and it really elevates the simple vegetables.
Cara Farnham
[email protected]This salad was a hit at our last potluck! The combination of sweet carrots, crunchy cucumbers, and savory miso dressing was a perfect balance of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.