Crunchy and Nutty Gochujang-Miso Salad with Nuts
No-Cook 5-Minute Summer Side Dish / Nutty Gochujang-Miso Salad
This is a crunchy and savory nutty gochujang-miso salad, made with morning peppers and macadamia nuts in a miso dressing. It’s an incredibly simple side dish that can be prepared in just 5 minutes without any cooking.
Main Ingredients- 10-ish Morning Peppers (wash and pat dry)
- About 20 Macadamia Nuts (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper (seeds removed)
Savory Dressing- 1.5 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste; adjust if using homemade)
- 1 Tbsp Honey (can substitute with corn syrup or sugar)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 0.5 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (ground)
- 1.5 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste; adjust if using homemade)
- 1 Tbsp Honey (can substitute with corn syrup or sugar)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 0.5 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (ground)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for your delicious nutty gochujang-miso salad. First, wash the morning peppers thoroughly under running water and make sure to pat them completely dry. For the red bell pepper, remove the stem and then carefully scoop out and discard the seeds.
Step 2
Cut the prepared morning peppers into bite-sized pieces. It’s best to cut them into lengths of about 1.5-2 cm so they are easy to eat in one bite. Slice the red bell pepper to a similar size as the morning peppers; this will create a visually appealing dish and a harmonious texture.
Step 3
Place the sliced morning peppers and red bell pepper into a mixing bowl. Add the macadamia nuts for a delightful crunch. You can add them whole or lightly crush them for a more even distribution. Feel free to adjust the amount of nuts according to your preference.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the flavorful dressing! In a small bowl, combine 1.5 tablespoons of doenjang, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, and 0.5 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Mix these ingredients well before adding them to the vegetables; this will ensure the dressing is evenly incorporated.
Step 5
Pour the prepared dressing mixture over the morning peppers, bell pepper, and macadamia nuts in the mixing bowl.
Step 6
Gently toss everything together with a spatula or spoon until the dressing is evenly distributed among the ingredients. The key is to mix lightly so that the vegetables don’t become bruised or mushy. Just mix enough so that the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing. And there you have it! Your crunchy and nutty gochujang-miso salad is ready in just 5 minutes. It’s delicious served immediately or chilled from the refrigerator.
