Miso Zucchini Salad
Miso Zucchini Salad pairs crisp julienned zucchini with a savory-sweet dressing of miso, soy, and a hint of lime. Toasty sesame seeds, nori strips, and herbs add nutty depth and ocean-bright notes, while a touch of chile sauce balances the freshness. Serve this cool, refreshing salad for lunch or as a vibrant dinner side, especially in warm weather.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Miso Zucchini Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until lightly toasted.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken broth, miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, chile sauce, brown sugar, green onions, and cilantro. Toss the zucchini in the dressing to coat just before serving, then sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds, nori, and almonds.
- Calories 106.96 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 5.49 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 16.3 g 6%
- Total Fat 2.89 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 620.09 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 4.71 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 6.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.45 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.47 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 514.68 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 30.68 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 12.0 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Miso Zucchini Salad is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 106.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Miso Zucchini Salad?
- It is a Japanese salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Miso Zucchini Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion, Lime Juice. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Miso Zucchini Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 106.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Miso Zucchini Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Miso Zucchini Salad healthy?
- Miso Zucchini Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 106.96 calories and 5.49 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 620.09 mg (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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