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Miso Cucumber Salad with Shallot and Roasted Peanuts is Delicious!

A refreshing Miso Cucumber Salad with Shallot and Roasted Peanuts, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup shallots thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
  2. Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl and toss them in the miso dressing until evenly coated.
  3. Gently fold in the sliced shallots and chopped roasted peanuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For added crunch, consider including thinly sliced radishes or bell peppers.
  • Substitute the peanuts with sunflower seeds or almonds for a different nutty flavor.

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