High-Protein Easy Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing is a colorful and satisfying dish. It contains matchstick carrots, rice vinegar, onions, ginger, white miso, honey, black pepper, neutral oil, toasted sesame, coleslaw, cooked shelled edamame, cucumbers, bell pepper, and toasted sesame seeds. This dish has no dairy in it, good for dairy-free diet. High-Protein Easy Salad with Carrot-Ginger Dressing is good to have for lunch or dinner as well.
STATS:
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Serving Size: 1& ½ cups
- Cuisine: Asian
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Course: Salad, Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein
- Servings: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Food processor
- Knife
- Big mixing bowl
- Small spatula
- Cutting board
- Serving bowl
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CARROT-GINGER-MISO DRESSING:
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- â…“ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup yellow onion
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp. white miso
- 1 tbsp. honey
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
FOR THE SALAD:
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 package coleslaw mix
- 2 cups cooked shelled edamame
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- Extra toasted sesame seeds
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MATCHSTICK CARROTS:
- These matchstick carrots offer the sweet taste and crunchiness in the dressing & salad. It will also make the dish colorful and provide the best texture.
RICE VINEGAR:
- Rice vinegar offers a light and tangy taste without adding an intense taste. Use seasoned rice vinegar, but it might slightly increase the sweet taste.
YELLOW ONION:
- Yellow onions will add a light sweet taste and also deepen the taste of the dressing. Use white onions instead if required.
GINGER:
- Fresh ginger offers the real warm and zesty taste in the dressing. Peel the ginger, then make slices to provide a smooth texture.
BLACK PEPPER:
- Ground black pepper offers a light spicy taste that will stabilize the ginger taste. Use freshly ground pepper to offer good taste.
NEUTRAL OIL:
- Add the neutral oil to make the creamy and smooth texture of the dressing without adding the intense taste. You can utilize avocado oil, canola oil, or light olive oil for this purpose.
TOASTED SESAME OIL:
- Use the toasted sesame oil to offer the nutty taste and indulgent aroma in the dish. We can add the sesame oil to offer the intense flavor.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cook the edamame as mentioned on the package. Strain the water and cool them.
- Then include the rice vinegar, ginger, carrots, white miso, onions, black pepper, honey, neutral oil, and sesame oil in a blender.
- Add the coleslaw mix, cucumber, bell pepper, cooked edamame, sesame seeds, & carrots in the vessel and mix them.
- Now add the dressing to the vegetables and mix them properly.
- Sprinkle the extra sesame seeds to garnish and put in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes, then serve to add good taste.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Baked Salmon
- Grilled Shrimp
- Teriyaki Tofu
- Tempeh
- Seared Tuna
- Turkey Breast
- Grilled Steak
GRAIN & RICE PAIRINGS:
- Steamed Brown Rice
- Jasmine Rice
- Quinoa
- Wild Rice
- Soba Noodles
- Rice Noodles
- Farro
BREAD & WRAPS:
- Whole-Wheat Pita
- Sourdough Bread
- Lettuce Wraps
- Whole-Grain Bread
SOUPS:
- Miso Soup
- Vegetable Soup
- Clear Chicken Soup
- Egg Drop Soup
SIDE DISHES:
- Steamed Broccoli
- Roasted Asparagus
- Edamame Pods
- Stir-Fried Vegetables
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Water
- Jasmine Tea
- Green Tea
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Lemon Water
TIPS:
- Put the salad in the fridge to provide a fresh taste.
- Blend all the items properly to make the smooth dressing.
- Toast the sesame seeds properly to provide a deep taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the salad to the covered box and store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Don’t freeze the salad as the fresh vegetables will not remain crisp.
FAQs:
Will I prepare the salad before the requirement?
- Yes, prepare the items in advance and store the dressing separately till it is required.
How to make the vegan salad?
- Use maple syrup or agave nectar to make the vegan salad.
Could we include additional protein in the salad?
- Yes, add the shrimp, tofu, grilled chicken, or tempeh to the salad to include protein.
Does this salad contain gluten?
- Yes, it contains gluten because of white miso.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 305 kcal
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Net Carbs: 13 g
Total Carbs: 18 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Potassium: 430 mg
Serving Size: 1 & ½ cups
Calcium: 85 mg
Total Fat: 22 g
Iron: 2.4 mg
Vitamin A: 0.45 g
Servings: 6
