Description
Chopped Asian Salad (Miso Dressing) is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings together an array of fresh vegetables, crunchy edamame, and a creamy miso dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is packed with flavor and offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Its versatility allows you to enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with grilled proteins for a heartier option. Not only is this salad easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, but it also makes for great meal prep, keeping well in the fridge for delicious lunches throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Persian cucumbers
- 2 medium carrots
- ⅓ red cabbage
- 1 romaine lettuce (inner leaves)
- 1 ½ cups edamame beans
- Fresh mint leaves
- Cashew nuts (for topping)
- 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 and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add edamame and torn mint leaves. Gently toss to combine.
- In a mason jar or bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until smooth; add water if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Top with cashew nuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg