Crunchy Pea Salad with Miso Dressing

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 3 Minutes

Ready In: 18 Minutes

Servings: 12

Miso is a fermented soybean paste that's added for flavor. This Japanese culinary staple is available in a variety of flavors and colors and has a consistency similar to peanut butter. Yellow miso is a good choice if you only want to keep one type of miso on hand.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

2 tablespoons light yellow miso

2 tablespoons bottled minced ginger

1 1/2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine) or white grape juice

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

1 (16-ounce) package frozen petite green peas, thawed

2 cups matchstick-cut carrots

1 cup diced seeded cucumber (about 1 small)

1/2 cup sliced green onions (about 4)

1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended.
2. Combine peas and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add dressing, and toss gently.

By RecipeOfHealth.com