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Fresh Rainbow Cucumber Salad Recipe with Easy Zesty Miso Dressing

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A vibrant and refreshing cucumber salad featuring a zesty miso dressing that balances sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Perfect for quick, healthy meals and crowd-pleasing occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers (preferably English cucumbers), thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse all vegetables thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers into thin rounds about 1/8 inch thick. Julienne the carrot into matchstick-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red and yellow bell peppers and radishes. Slice the green onions finely, separating the white and green parts if desired.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together white miso paste, rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, and honey or maple syrup until smooth. Add sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic if using. Whisk again until fully combined. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Add all the prepared vegetables into a large mixing bowl. Pour the zesty miso dressing over the veggies. Using tongs or salad forks, gently toss everything together until all the vegetables are lightly coated.
  4. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to allow the dressing to soak in and flavors to marry.
  5. Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro and green parts of the onions on top for a fresh herbal note and color pop.

Notes

If miso paste is too thick, add a splash of warm water to loosen before mixing. Drain excess liquid if salad becomes watery after resting. Use fresh, crisp cucumbers to avoid sogginess. Let salad rest before serving for best flavor. Dressing can be doubled for larger crowds but keep veggies the same to avoid sogginess. Store salad and dressing separately if making ahead.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, miso dressing, fresh salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, gluten-free salad, quick salad, rainbow salad

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