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Fresh Miso Crunch Salad

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A quick and healthy salad featuring crunchy fresh vegetables tossed in a savory-sweet white miso dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 300g)
  • 2 medium carrots, julienned or shredded (about 150g)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • Crushed roasted peanuts or cashews (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cabbage and carrots well. Thinly slice the green cabbage into fine shreds (about 4 cups). Julienne or shred 2 medium carrots. Slice 1 red bell pepper into thin strips and chop 2 scallions.
  2. In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup. Add 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger and 1 small clove garlic, minced. Whisk or shake vigorously until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of water if the dressing is too thick.
  3. Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all the veggies evenly.
  4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds over the salad and toss lightly again. Optionally, add chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and a handful of crushed roasted peanuts or cashews.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt or a dash more rice vinegar if desired.

Notes

Use napa cabbage or kale as a substitute for green cabbage. For vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2 minutes for enhanced flavor. Keep salad chilled until serving to maintain crunch. Store dressing separately if making ahead.

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