Description
Miso Sesame Dense Bean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines colorful beans with a rich, umami-packed dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner. With its crunchy vegetables and harmonious flavors, it’s an impressive yet easy-to-make addition to your meal repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) mixed beans (kidney, black, garbanzo)
- 1 cup fresh cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the canned mixed beans to remove excess sodium.
- Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and sesame oil until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, cucumber, bell pepper, and green onions. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg