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Carrot and Cucumber Salad with Spicy Miso Dressing Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant carrot and cucumber salad tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing made with miso, soy sauce, and sesame oil. This easy-to-make salad features crisp vegetables combined with a flavorful dressing complemented by fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of lime zest, perfect as a light appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled
  • 1 large English cucumber (or 3–4 Persian cucumbers)
  • 2 green onions

Dressing

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sweet white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1/2 tsp lime zest

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (black and white, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the veggies: Use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife to thinly slice the peeled carrots, cucumber, and green onions. Aim for evenly thin slices to ensure the salad has a nice texture and the dressing coats well.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sweet white miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, red chili flakes if using, and lime zest until smooth and well combined.
  3. Finish: Pour the prepared dressing over the sliced vegetables. Toss the salad thoroughly so every piece is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing. Finally, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro on top to garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Sweet white miso paste adds a subtle umami flavor—if unavailable, it can be substituted with light miso but expect a stronger taste.
  • Adjust red chili flakes to your preferred heat level or omit for a mild salad.
  • Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin slices to improve texture and presentation.
  • To enhance flavor, chill the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving so the dressing can meld with the vegetables.
  • Sesame seeds can be lightly toasted before sprinkling to boost their nuttiness.

Keywords: Carrot cucumber salad, spicy salad dressing, miso salad, Asian salad, healthy side dish, easy salad recipe

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