Adzuki Bean Salad With a Creamy Peanut Dressing by Danielle Brown
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Photo by Danielle Brown
- Serves
- 4 to 6
- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 35 Minutes
"I love the Whole Foods Market hot bar. They have this incredible adzuki miso bean salad that is delicious, but I noticed the ingredients weren’t up to my standards. I thought I could make this at home with better-for-you ingredients and for less money, so I developed this recipe and wow—it doesn’t disappoint. It’s savory, crunchy, hearty, and packed with protein and fiber. Can’t find adzuki beans? Use black beans instead."—Danielle Brown (HealthyGirl Kitchen)
Ingredients
Adzuki Bean Salad
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup diced purple cabbage
- 3 cup cooked farro (1 cup dry)
- 1 (15 oz / 425g) can adzuki beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup edamame, deshelled and steamed
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 batch Creamy Dreamy Peanut Dressing
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
Creamy Dreamy Peanut Dressing
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
Featured Video
Recipe from “Life-Changing Salads: 100 Plant-Based Salads and Dressings Beyond Your Wildest Greens (HealthyGirl Kitchen)” © 2025 by Danielle Brown
Directions
Adzuki Bean Salad
- Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2
To the lined baking sheet, add the sweet potato cubes, then drizzle with olive oil and mix to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 3
Roast in the oven for 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are golden and fork-tender.
- Step 4
Make the farro according to the bag instructions.
- Step 5
To a large bowl, add all the cabbage, cooked farro, beans, carrots, edamame, cashews, cilantro, and the dressing. Toss the salad. Top with sliced green onions as garnish, and enjoy!
Creamy Dreamy Peanut Dressing
- Step 1
To a bowl, add all the ingredients and ½ cup water.
- Step 2
Whisk together until well combined. Enjoy!
- Step 3
Note: Store extra dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.