Asian Quinoa Salad with Miso Soy Dressing

Miso is a new obsession of mine, it has a unique flavor that can be used in so many ways, and not limited to Asian cuisine or savory dishes. The obsession is still in its inception, and i will share my discoveries once I know more.

So I’ve used miso in the salad dressing, specifically red miso. Now there are many different types of miso, made mainly from fermented soya beans. The longer the fermentation period the darker and more potent the flavor. Red miso tends to be in between light and dark miso with a medium flavor intensity. However any type of miso will probably work in this recipe. If you live in Kuwait I can usually get miso either in Wholesome Foods in Salmiya or at Singarea Asian Market.

I used quinoa in this recipe to add some protein and make it a main meal. However you can certainly leave out the quinoa if you want it to be grain-free. Since there are no leafy greens in the salad, it is a good make-ahead salad to have on the go. The dressing makes more than you need for this recipe, so don’t add it all at once.

Asian Quinoa Salad with Miso Soy Dressing

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| servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked quinoa
1/3 cup julienned or shredded carrot
1/4 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
1/3 cup edamame
3 tablespoon green onion, sliced
3 tablespoon fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/4 cup coconut chili cashews

Dressing:

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons red miso paste
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon sambal olek or Sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. For a smoother consistency place in a blender and blend until smooth.
Place the salad ingredients in a bowl and add some of the dressing, mixing and tasting before adding any more. Sprinkle with coconut chili cashews before serving.

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2 COMMENTS

Sherrie | 7th May 22
This is my new favorite salad!! Omigosh, so easy and SO delicious and portable. I made it last night and packed it for my lunch during a layover between flights. Healthy, yummy, perfect ❤️
- Arwa | 23rd Jun 22
  That’s amazing Sherrie! Thanks for letting me know ☺️

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Asian Quinoa Salad with Miso Soy Dressing