Japanese Sunshine Salad with Carrot + Ginger Dressing
Brighten your day with this Japanese sunshine salad featuring a delightful carrot and ginger dressing. This vibrant dish is a colorful medley of mixed greens, sweet fruits like strawberries and pineapple, along with creamy avocado and protein-packed edamame. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a healthy lunch, this salad not only impresses with its bright presentation but also nourishes with essential vitamins and minerals. The zesty dressing adds an exciting twist that elevates the overall flavor profile, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Enjoy an easy-to-make, nutrient-rich dish that will leave your guests craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
- Mixed greens
- Strawberries
- Pineapple
- Orange segments
- Shelled edamame
- Avocados
- Carrot
- Grated ginger
- White miso
- Honey
- Mirin
- Rice apple vinegar
- Toasted sesame oil
- Vegetable or mild olive oil
- Water
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing, blend all dressing ingredients—white miso, carrot, ginger, garlic, honey, mirin, rice apple vinegar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and water—until smooth. Adjust thickness with additional water if necessary.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced strawberries, pineapple slices, orange segments, and shelled edamame. Toss well to mix.
- Right before serving, slice avocados and sprinkle with rice apple vinegar to prevent browning.
- Top the salad with avocado slices and sprinkle sesame seeds over everything.
- Serve immediately with the carrot + ginger dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg