Summer Squash, Cucumbers, and Snap Peas with Miso Dressing
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Recipe type: Side Dish, Salad
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cucumber, cut in half lengthwise (or quartered lengthwise if really large), then chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • 6-8 ounces yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise (or quartered lengthwise if really large), then chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • ½ small red onion, sliced thin
  • 1½ cup snap peas, sliced on the bias
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch ginger root, grated
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons brown miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, squash, snap peas, and red onion. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Set aside while you make your dressing.
  2. In a small sized bowl or medium sized jar, add garlic, ginger, vinegar, mirin, miso paste, olive oil and sesame oil. Whisk or shake well until miso is fully incorporated into dressing.
  3. Pour dressing over vegetables. Mix well and season with additional salt to taste.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2017/07/25/summer-squash-cucumbers-snap-peas-miso-dressing/