Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this refreshing Miso Cucumber Salad, featuring crisp cucumbers, aromatic shallots, and crunchy roasted peanuts, all enveloped in a savory miso dressing. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a perfect side dish or light meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the sliced cucumbers, chopped shallots, and roasted peanuts until evenly mixed.
- Drizzle the miso dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Serve in bowls or on plates, garnished with additional roasted peanuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg