10-Minute Ginger Miso Cucumber Salad
Elevate your meal with this vibrant 10-Minute Ginger Miso Cucumber Salad, a refreshing dish bursting with flavor and crunch. Perfect for summer barbecues, quick lunches, or as a delightful side to any dinner, this salad features crisp cucumbers, nutty sesame oil, and the warm notes of ginger. With its easy preparation, it’s suitable for both novice and experienced cooks. Packed with nutritious ingredients like edamame and carrots, this versatile salad can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Customize it by adjusting the dressing’s sweetness or adding your favorite toppings for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 large English cucumbers
- 1½ cups frozen shelled edamame (defrosted)
- 2 medium carrots (julienned)
- 2½ tablespoons white miso
- 1½ tablespoons hot or warm water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger (peeled)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 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, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by slicing off the ends and cutting them in half crosswise. Use a spiralizer to create noodles or slice thinly if you don't have one.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cucumber noodles or slices with defrosted edamame and julienned carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together white miso and warm water until smooth. Add rice vinegar, grated ginger, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, lemon juice, and tamari sauce; mix until combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mix and toss well to coat.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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