This lightly seasoned salad was a favorite of mine growing up, close to a sunomono, a Japanese cucumber salad dish. I've added sweet, spiralized carrots here, and Mom likes to add extra fresh ginger to this refreshing summer side dish.
Provided by Candice Kumai
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Salad Cucumber Carrot Vegetarian Vegan Sesame Oil Sesame Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer or side dish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the dressing:
- Whisk together the miso paste, oil, vinegar, and toasted sesame seeds in a large bowl.
- Assemble the salad:
- Add the sliced cucumbers, spiralized carrot, and wakame and toss to coat with the dressing.
- Serve immediately, or make slightly in advance, cover, and refrigerate until chilled before serving, 10 to 20 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Bina Tamang
bina_t9@aol.comI can't wait to try this salad! It looks so refreshing and delicious.
Ballal Khan
b-k31@hotmail.frThis salad is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.
Ansumah Issifu
ia@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Tisan Tisan
t@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic.
Chloe Sykes
sykes-c@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!
Muab Ali
ali-muab22@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots and cucumbers.
Uodor Mev
m.u78@yahoo.comI was a little skeptical about the miso dressing, but it was actually really good. It gave the salad a nice umami flavor.
Logan Ault
l.ault@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt.
Blacktop Ready
blacktop_ready13@yahoo.comThis salad was easy to make and very refreshing.
RANA SUNNY
rana.sunny43@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of carrot and cucumber salads, but this one was really good! The miso dressing was especially delicious.
Akindele Kingsley
a50@gmail.comThis salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the colors were so vibrant. I'll definitely be making this again.