Green Salad With Miso Ginger Food

GREEN SAUCE NO. 4

Steps:

• Pulse miso, lemon juice, lime juice, oil, tahini, vinegar, and honey in a food processor or a blender until miso is dissolved and mixture is smooth. Add cilantro, chives, ginger, and coriander and pulse until herbs are finely chopped; season with salt and pepper.
• Do Ahead
• Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

MISO-GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except salt and pepper into a food processor and pulse a few times to mince carrots. Then let machine run for a minute or so, until mixture is chunky-smooth. (If you want it smoother, use a blender.) Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.

GREEN SALAD WITH MISO-GINGER

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil.
• Combine mixed greens, cucumber, carrot, and onion in large bowl. Toss with dressing to coat and serve.

GINGER-MISO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Add in the broccoli and cook for 1 minute more. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing. Add the miso paste, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, canola oil, vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to a mason jar, cover and shake to emulsify. Set aside.
• Add the cucumbers, bell peppers, edamame, and carrots to a large bowl. Add in the warm pasta and broccoli. Pour the dressing onto the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with chopped chives and sesame seeds.