Crisp and Refreshing Summer Delight: Cucumber Pepper Miso Salad Recipe
Simple Side Dish to Boost Your Appetite in Summer: Acari Pepper Miso Salad, Cucumber Pepper Miso Salad, Green Pepper Dishes
On hot summer days, spending too much time cooking in front of the stove can be tiresome, right? That’s when simple, no-cook side dishes that are cool and crisp are the best! Today, we’ll be making a refreshing #AcariPepperSalad, #AcariPepperMisoSalad, #CucumberPepperSalad, #CucumberPepperMisoSalad, #GreenPepperSalad, #PepperSalad, #SimpleSideDish, and #HowToMakeAcariPepperSalad easily and enjoyably together. The combination of fragrant miso dressing, crisp peppers, and sweet bell peppers will captivate your taste buds!
Main Ingredients- 3 Acari peppers (or cucumber peppers)
- 1/4 red bell pepper
- 1/4 yellow bell pepper
Seasoning Ingredients- 0.5 Tbsp miso paste
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 tsp fish sauce (canae li)
- 1 Tbsp oligodang (corn syrup)
- 0.7 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 Tbsp miso paste
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 tsp fish sauce (canae li)
- 1 Tbsp oligodang (corn syrup)
- 0.7 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh peppers. Acari peppers, cucumber peppers, or regular green peppers all work well! Wash 3 fresh peppers, such as those freshly harvested from the garden, remove the stems, and slice them into bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 cm in length. For added color and appeal, slice the red and yellow bell peppers into similar sizes.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In a large bowl, combine 0.5 Tbsp miso paste and 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic. Add 1 tsp fish sauce for umami and 1 tsp plum extract for sweetness, followed by 1 Tbsp oligodang. Lastly, add 0.7 Tbsp sesame oil for a nutty aroma. (Tip: Adjust the amount of fish sauce based on the saltiness of your miso paste.)
Step 3
Mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly with a spoon or whisk until smooth and well combined. It’s important to ensure the dressing isn’t lumpy. Once the dressing is ready, add all the sliced peppers and bell peppers to the bowl. Finally, sprinkle generously with 1 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Step 4
Gently toss everything together until the peppers and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing. This will result in a crisp, refreshing, and flavorful ‘Cucumber Pepper Miso Salad’ that’s perfect for summer! Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the peppers mushy.
Step 5
While delicious on its own, adding bell peppers truly enhances the crispness and refreshing taste when mixed with miso. I made a generous portion, and my family enjoyed it so much that it was ‘gone in a flash’ during one meal! Savor the freshness and rich flavors that fill your mouth.
Step 6
During the hot summer, a simple salad of fresh peppers, seasoned with miso or gochujang, served with plain rice and a bit of water, is so satisfying that you won’t miss any other side dishes. It’s a magical side dish that creates a wonderful meal with minimal ingredients. It’s also fantastic mixed into rice!
Step 7
This pepper salad is a delightful dish to make frequently as the weather gets warmer. It pairs wonderfully with rice, but it’s especially excellent alongside rich, meaty dishes, helping to cut through the richness and enhance the overall meal. While these are green peppers and not spicy now, peppers harvested in mid-summer can sometimes have a hidden kick, leading to a pleasant tingle in your nose as you eat. Enjoy the diverse charm that enriches your summer table!
