Description
A savory and satisfying bean salad featuring miso and sesame flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed and drained black beans and cannellini beans in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped red onion, celery, and cilantro to the beans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sugar, and black pepper until smooth. This is your dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients until the beans and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a denser texture, lightly mash about one-quarter of the beans before mixing with the dressing.
- You can substitute white miso with yellow miso for a slightly stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 14
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: miso, sesame, bean salad, black beans, cannellini beans, vegan, healthy side dish