Description
A refreshing and nutritious Miso Sesame Bean Salad packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup edamame, shelled (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, edamame, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the miso paste, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and mix lightly.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in some chopped cucumber or shredded carrots.
- To make it a complete meal, serve the salad over a bed of mixed greens or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg