Miso Carrot Cucumber Salad Food

MISO-CARROT-CUCUMBER SALAD

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.

MEXICAN CUCUMBER AND CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the cucumber, baby carrots, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; toss to combine evenly.

CUCUMBER-CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk rice vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, ginger, and salt together in a bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved into a smooth dressing.
• Toss carrot, green onion, bell pepper, and cucumber in the dressing to evenly coat.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

MISO GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• In medium, heavy skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes, until soft on edges but not brown.
• In small bowl, cream miso with 1/4 cup broth. Stir this mixture, remaining broth, orange zest and ginger into carrots and onions. Reduce heat, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until liquid is reduced to a glaze and carrots are crisp-tender.
• Stir in roasted sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

MISO, CARROT, AND SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place 1/2 cup white miso, 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup (packed) finely grated peeled carrot, 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger, 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons honey, and 1/4 cup water in a resealable container. Cover and shake vigorously until well combined. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

CARROT SALAD WITH WHITE MISO DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange lettuce on a large platter. Top with carrots, radishes, mint, and basil; serve with dressing on the side.

MISO CARROT SAUCE WITH GINGER (JAPANESE SALAD DRESSING)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse a few times to mince carrots.
• If using a blender, turn on briefly and turn off and repeat a few times. Then let machine run for a minute or so until mixture is chunky-smooth.
• Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to several days.