Miso Sesame Dense Bean Salad

This protein-packed Miso Sesame Dense Bean Salad is the ultimate vegan meal prep recipe. Loaded with fiber-rich beans, crunchy purple cabbage, and edamame, this make-ahead salad stays fresh for days.

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Salad

Cuisine Asian, Japanese, Vegan

Keyword fiber-rich, healthy, make-ahead, protein-packed

Prep Time 10

Optional Chill Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Rachel Conners

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 cup shelled edamame
1 cup snap peas optional, when in season
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
4 green onions thinly sliced
Roasted peanuts or almonds chopped, optional

Miso Sesame Dressing

3 tablespoons white or chickpea miso
2 tablespoons tamari
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar
1 teaspoon chili crisp or chili flakes add more or less to taste

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, shelled edamame, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions.
1 can chickpeas, 1 cup shelled edamame, 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup shredded carrots, 4 green onions, 1 cup snap peas
For the dressing, whisk together the miso, tamari, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, sweetener, and chili crisp (or chili flakes) in a small bowl until well combined.
3 tablespoons white or chickpea miso, 2 tablespoons tamari, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sweetener, 1 teaspoon chili crisp or chili flakes
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts or almonds if desired.
Roasted peanuts or almonds
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it a perfect meal prep dish.

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