Carrot Salad with Miso-Peanut Dressing
Serves | 4-6 |
By author | Margaret @ The Right Recipe |
Ingredients
- 1lb medium carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into fine julienne with a sharp knife)
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup roasted and salted peanuts (chopped)
Directions
1. | Peel the carrots then shred them with a julienne peeler or adjustable blade slicer. |
2. | In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, miso paste, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and soy sauce. Add 1-2 tablespoons warm water to make a thick yet pourable dressing. Taste and season with pepper and salt, if needed. |
3. | Add carrots and the red bell pepper to the dressing and toss well. |
4. | Top with cilantro and chopped peanuts just before serving. |