Description
A hearty and nutritious Miso Sesame Dense Bean Salad combining chickpeas, edamame, and fresh vegetables with a flavorful miso sesame dressing. This salad is packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant flavors, making it a perfect quick meal or healthy meal prep option.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 15 oz)
- 1 cup shelled edamame (cooked)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- Roasted peanuts or almonds, chopped, optional, about 1/4 cup
Miso Sesame Dressing
- 3 tablespoons white or chickpea miso
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon chili crisp or chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, shelled edamame, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the white or chickpea miso, tamari, rice vinegar, roasted sesame seeds, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, sweetener, and chili crisp or chili flakes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything gently yet thoroughly to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the salad to serving bowls and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts or almonds, if desired, adding a satisfying crunch and extra flavor.
- Chill for Best Flavor: Serve immediately for a fresh taste, or refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Storage: Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it an excellent make-ahead or meal prep dish.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup or coconut sugar as the sweetener instead of honey.
- Adjust chili crisp or chili flakes according to your desired spice level.
- Edamame should be cooked and shelled before using; frozen edamame is a convenient option.
- The salad holds well refrigerated and flavors improve after chilling.
- Add toasted nuts just before serving to maintain their crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (to cook and shell edamame if needed)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Miso salad, sesame dressing, chickpea salad, edamame salad, healthy salad, protein salad, vegetarian meal, meal prep salad
