Description
A vibrant and refreshing Chopped Asian Salad featuring crunchy vegetables, edamame, and fresh mint, tossed with a savory and tangy homemade miso dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect for a quick, nutritious meal or side dish with bright flavors and a satisfying mix of textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Salad Base
- 2 medium Persian cucumbers
- 2 medium carrots
- â…“ red cabbage
- 1 romaine lettuce (inner leaves only)
- 1 ½ cups edamame beans
- Fresh mint leaves, to taste
Miso Dressing
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- ½ lemon or lime, juiced
- 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 to adjust consistency)
- Optional: 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice the Persian cucumbers, carrots, red cabbage, and romaine lettuce inner leaves into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even texture and ease of eating.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped vegetables along with the cooked or thawed edamame beans and torn fresh mint leaves. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Miso Dressing: In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the white miso paste, soy sauce or tamari, lemon or lime juice, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and extra virgin olive oil until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of water to reach your desired consistency. Optionally, stir in honey or maple syrup for a hint of sweetness.
- Toss the Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared miso dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss the salad ensuring all ingredients are well coated with the dressing without bruising the delicate leaves.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavors and crunch, or store the salad and dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to a day, tossing again just before serving.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- The salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared in advance; keep the dressing separate until serving to prevent wilting.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing with honey or maple syrup according to your taste preference.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp as desired.
- Edamame beans can be steamed or purchased pre-cooked and frozen.
