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Miso Crunch Salad Recipe

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Miso Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing side dish featuring shredded Tuscan kale and green cabbage, tossed with a tangy and sweet miso-lime dressing. Enhanced with succulent cooked shrimp, creamy avocados, and crunchy chili-flavored peanuts, this salad delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors with minimal prep time.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 1/3 cup lime juice (4-6 limes)
  • 1/4 cup white miso
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Salad

  • 1 lb. cooked shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 cups shredded Tuscan kale
  • 5 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup chili-flavored peanuts (or similar)
  • 2 avocados
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: Combine the avocado oil, lime juice, white miso, sugar, minced garlic, and salt in a jar. Shake well until fully blended. Alternatively, blend these ingredients in a small food processor until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add a small amount of water to reach a pourable consistency.
  2. Toss the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded Tuscan kale, shredded green cabbage, cooked shrimp, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and chili-flavored peanuts. Add the dressing and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
  3. Add Avocados: Dice the avocados and gently fold them into the dressed salad just before serving to maintain their creamy texture and freshness.
  4. Serve or Store: Serve immediately as a crunchy, fresh side dish or store the components separately to prepare individual salads throughout the week for easy lunches or dinners.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sugar in the dressing for a sweeter or tarter flavor according to taste.
  • If chili-flavored peanuts are not available, substitute with spiced or regular peanuts for similar crunch.
  • To save time, use pre-shredded kale and cabbage from the store.
  • For a vegetarian option, omit shrimp and add tofu or chickpeas.
  • The dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired