Greens with Tangy Miso Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant recipe for Greens with Tangy Miso Dressing, a perfect harmony of fresh, crisp vegetables and a bold, umami-rich dressing. Featuring a colorful mix of tender spinach, peppery arugula, and hearty kale, this salad is complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, shredded carrot, and sweet red onion. The star of the dish is the homemade miso dressing, crafted with white miso paste, nutty sesame oil, tangy rice vinegar, and a touch of ginger for a zesty kick. Brightened with lemon juice and sweetened with just a hint of honey or maple syrup, this dressing strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy salad is ideal as a side dish or a light and satisfying starter. Garnish with sesame seeds for a finishing touch of texture and enjoy a flavor-packed dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Keywords: miso dressing, fresh salad, healthy recipe, quick salad, tangy salad dressing, umami recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, kale, etc.)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, shredded
- 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons White miso paste
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Water (to thin the dressing, if needed)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrot, and red onion to the bowl with the greens.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, and grated ginger until smooth and well combined.
If the dressing is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Pour the miso dressing over the salad, starting with half and adding more as needed. Toss gently to coat the greens and vegetables evenly.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top as garnish if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, tangy salad as a starter or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1791 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1820 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
