Cucumber Edamame Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Edamame Salad tossed in a creamy, tangy miso dressing. This salad combines crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, protein-packed edamame, and roasted cashews with a zesty lime-miso dressing, perfect for a quick, healthy meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber or 2-3 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1 ¼ cups shelled edamame
- 1 avocado, cubed
- Spritz of lime juice + pinch of salt
- ½ cup roasted cashews, roughly chopped
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of one whole lime)
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste (or yellow miso paste)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Optional for Serving
- Chili crunch or chili garlic sauce
- Extra sesame seeds
- Additional green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado: Lightly spritz the cubed avocado with fresh lime juice and season with a pinch of salt to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the chopped cucumbers, shelled edamame, cubed avocado, roasted cashews, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. Add about two-thirds of the prepared dressing and mix gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: Combine avocado oil, fresh lime juice, sugar or honey, white or yellow miso paste, grated garlic, and toasted sesame oil. Either whisk vigorously in a small bowl or shake well in a salad shaker, or blend the ingredients in a small blender or food processor until smooth and cohesive.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer the salad to serving bowls or plates. Drizzle the remaining dressing on top, sprinkle with extra sesame seeds and green onions, and add a spoonful of chili crunch or chili garlic sauce if desired for some heat. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Spritzing avocado with lime juice prevents browning and adds a bright flavor.
- Blending the dressing gives a creamier, more cohesive texture, but whisking is a quick alternative.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness in the dressing by varying the sugar or honey amount.
- For a spicier kick, add chili crunch or chili garlic sauce according to your preference.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day; toss gently before serving.
