Ginger Miso Salad
Danielle Prewett
Photo by James Ransom
- Serves
- 2 as a meal, 4 as an appetizer
Easy, refreshing, healthy, and delicious! It's the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and savory. Perfect as a side dish, or an entree with some grilled fish or chicken on top.
Ingredients
Ginger Miso Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon miso paste (I like brown, but use white for a more mild flavor)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 small clove of garlic, grated
- 4 drops of sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- 3 tablespoon sesame oil
Salad
- 1 handful mixed field greens
- 1 head of butter lettuce, chopped
- 1 Asian pear, thinly sliced
- 1 handful roasted and salted cashews
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 splash red wine vinegar
- pinch sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Featured Video
This is a refreshing salad that will have your taste buds dancing with the perfect combination of flavors and textures. A sweet and spicy ginger miso vinaigrette coats a salad of greens, caramelized onion, pear and salted cashews. If you're not a fan of onions, I would recommend adding half the amount. Save the leftover vinaigrette -- it will be good on just about anything!
Directions
Ginger Miso Vinaigrette
- Step 1
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, and slowly whisk in the sesame oil until well blended. *Note, you will not need to use all of the dressing for the salad. It packs a punch!
Salad
- Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the red onions and begin to caramelize. When they begin to dry out a little add a splash of red wine vinegar and sugar. Season with thyme, salt and pepper.
- Step 2
Toss the salad together with greens, pear, cashews, caramelized red onion, and drizzle with the Miso Ginger Vinaigrette.