Miso Lime Cucumber Salad

A bowl of cucumber salad with sliced cucumbers, red onions, chopped herbs, crushed nuts, and red pepper flakes, served with wooden-handled salad tongs.

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Miso Lime Cucumber Salad

This Miso Lime Cucumber Salad is crisp, refreshing, and ready in minutes. Persian cucumbers and shallots are tossed with cilantro, peanuts, and a creamy miso-lime dressing that is tangy, savory, and completely addictive. Serve it as a side or top it with protein for a light, satisfying lunch.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Dairy Free, gluten-free, Grain Free, Vegan

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Calories 1066kcal

Author Nicole Modic

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Ingredients

For the Salad:

4-5 Persian Cucumbers thinly sliced⁣
2 Large Shallots thinly sliced⁣
⅓ Cup Cilantro finely chopped ⁣
½ Cup Salted Peanuts chopped ⁣

For the Dressing:

2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
2 Limes juiced⁣
1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger
1-2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup depends on sweetness preference⁣
3 Tablespoons White Miso Paste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes for garnish

Instructions

To make this salad, start by prepping your vegetables. Thinly slice the Persian cucumbers and shallots and add them to a large bowl. Next, add in the finely chopped cilantro and the chopped salted peanuts.
Then, make the dressing. Add the toasted sesame oil, avocado oil, fresh lime juice, grated ginger, maple syrup, and white miso paste to a small bowl. Whisk everything together until the miso is fully incorporated and the dressing is smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes and serve immediately for the best crunch. If you'd like to add some protein, shredded rotisserie chicken or grilled salmon are both excellent additions — just pile it right on top before serving.

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