Asian-Style Shiso Salad

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Thin-cut shiso leaves add unique flavors to this refreshing salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-to-large tomato
  • 1 Japanese cucumber, unpeeled
  • 2 green bell peppers, cored and seeded
  • 2 large carrots, julienned
  • 1 tablespoon miso
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 to 4 ounces tofu
  • 6 to 8 shiso leaves, cut into thin strips

Directions

  • Chop the tomato, cucumber, and peppers into 1⁄4-inch cubes and add to a medium-sized serving bowl.
  • Add julienned carrots to other vegetables, and toss.
  • To make the miso dressing, whisk miso, lemon juice, sesame oil, and ginger in a small bowl or whiz in a blender.
  • Divide salad evenly into four salad bowls.
  • Drizzle with the miso dressing, then top with a few cubes of tofu and strips of shiso. Serve the shiso salad immediately.
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