Description
Japanese Sunshine Salad with Carrot + Ginger Dressing is a bright and flavorful dish that brings a burst of freshness to any meal. This salad features a colorful medley of mixed greens, juicy fruits, and creamy avocado, all topped with a zesty carrot and ginger dressing that elevates each bite. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal at home, this recipe combines healthiness with irresistible taste. With just 30 minutes of prep time, it’s easy to whip up and can be made ahead for meal prep convenience. Enjoy this delightful salad as a light main course or a refreshing side dish that complements various meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large handfuls of mixed greens
- 1/2 c. strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 c. pineapple, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, cut into segments
- 1 c. shelled edamame
- 2 haas avocados, sliced
- 3 tbsp. white miso
- 1 small carrot, peeled + sliced
- 1 heaped tsp. grated ginger
- 1/4 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. mirin
- 2 tbsp. rice apple vinegar (not seasoned)
- 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 c. vegetable or mild olive oil
- 2 tbsp. water + more as needed
- sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending white miso, carrot, ginger, garlic, honey, mirin, rice apple vinegar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and water until smooth. Adjust thickness with more water if necessary.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, strawberries, pineapple, orange segments, and edamame. Toss well.
- Just before serving, slice the avocados and sprinkle with rice apple vinegar to prevent browning.
- Top the salad with avocado slices and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg