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Miso dense bean salad with white beans, edamame, cucumber, green onions, peanuts, and toasted sesame seeds in a creamy peanut miso dressing.

Spicy Peanut Miso Dense Bean Salad

5 from 2 votes
White beans, edamame, and crisp cucumber tossed in a creamy spicy peanut miso dressing for a 15-minute, high-protein dense bean salad perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings : 4 servings

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Ingredients

For the salad
  • 2 15-oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced into half moons
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
For the spicy peanut miso dressing
  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, smooth or creamy
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp chili oil, plus more to taste
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • ½ tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1-2 tbsp warm water, to thin as needed
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Instructions
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 15-oz cans white beans, 2 cups shelled edamame, 1 large cucumber, 3 green onions, and ½ cup roasted peanuts. Gently toss to evenly distribute.
    Miso dense bean salad recipe served in a bowl, topped with peanuts and sesame seeds, perfect for meal prep.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp chili oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, ½ tbsp soy sauce or tamari, ½ tbsp maple syrup or honey, and 1-2 tbsp warm water until smooth and pourable.
    Spicy peanut miso dressing made with peanut butter, white miso, chili oil, and rice vinegar in a small glass jar.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated. Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top just before serving.
    Miso edamame dense bean salad with white beans, sliced cucumber, green onions, and a spicy peanut miso dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 536mgPotassium: 1531mgFiber: 16gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 9mg

Notes

Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.