Rye Berry Winter Squash Kale Salad With Miso Dressing Recipes

BUTTERNUT AND KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• To prepare the butternut squash, cut off the top and bottom, then use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to remove the hard skin. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon. Slice the squash into sticks and then slice the sticks into cubes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet or saucepan over low heat. Put the squash in a bowl and pour in the melted butter. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper and toss to combine. Spread the squash out on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, shaking the baking sheet once or twice during roasting, until tender and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Put the pine nuts in a small skillet over low heat and slowly toast them, stirring, until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Set aside off heat.
• Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar and balsamic glaze to a mason jar, sprinkle in a little salt and pepper and shake to mix. Put the kale in a bowl and toss with enough dressing to lightly coat.
• Transfer the kale to a rectangular serving platter. Sprinkle over the squash, tuck pieces of prosciutto in among the kale, sprinkle over the pine nuts and top with Parmesan shavings.

RYE BERRY, WINTER SQUASH, & KALE SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the rye berries, salt and 3 1/2 cups water in a heavy pot. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and let simmer for 1 hour, or until tender. Alternatively, cook the grain in a pressure cooker as you would for brown rice.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F Place the squash on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through baking.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, miso paste and maple syrup until smooth. Slowly whisk in the walnut oil. Place the kale in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Massage the dressing into the kale, until the leaves are soft and pliable. Add the cooked rye berries, the roasted squash, and the remaining dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle the nuts over the top and serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH MISO DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F.
• Bend asparagus gently and allow to snap where they naturally break; discard end pieces.
• Lay asparagus on a roasting pan, and drizzle with oil and lightly sprinkle with salt.
• Roast for 20 minutes or until they are cooked through but not soft, shaking the pan mid-way through cooking.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Whisk together the rice vinegar, miso, water, sesame oil, and sugar, until sugar is dissolved and everything is thoroughly combined.
• Drizzle dressing over cool asparagus and allow to"marinate" at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.

RICH, BUT VERY HEALTHY, SALMON WITH MISO CREAM

Steps:

• Skin the salmon if desired and cut in 1 & 1/2 inch square. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Combine soy milk and Miso paste (awase or regular) and blend well.
• Coat the salmon with some flour. Shake off excess flour. Heat some oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook salmon, skin down, until golden on both side.
• Add the white wine, cover and cook until the salmon is done. Put aside and keep warm.
• In the same pan with remaining liquid, add the mixture of soy milk and Miso, heat it over medium heat till desired thickness. Take care not make it too salty! Taste and adjust with some more soy milk id desired.
• Arrange the salmon and vegetable, pour the sauce over and serve. In case you want to reheat the salmon and veggies in the sauce, try not over cook, because the sauce quickly gets thick and salty.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH EDAMAME AND MISO DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the noodles and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes; add the edamame for about 15 to 30 seconds just to warm, then drain everything in a colander. Set aside.
• 2. In a large salad bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, miso and mirin or sugar. Add noodles, edamame, broccoli slaw, scallion, and grated ginger. Mix together.
• 3. Can be served right away or set in the fridge for later. Keeps well.

KALE SALAD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CRANBERRIES AND PEPITAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Peel the squash, cut in half and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2-inch slices. Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Place in a single layer onto a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until the squash can be pierced by a knife. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• Slice the kale into bite-size pieces. In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider, cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil and maple syrup and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle a little of the dressing over the kale and gently rub the dressing over the leaves, by hand, to coat. Toss the kale with cranberries.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, pepitas, cinnamon, brown sugar and a dash of salt. Toast the pepitas in a shallow pan, just until they start to get tan and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
• Divide the squash and kale onto plates and top with the toasted pepitas.

SHRIMP AND AVACADO SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once hot, add raw shrimp and garlic. Stir. Sprinkle shrimp with chili powder and cayenne pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are no longer transparent and are golden on the outside, approximately 3 minutes each side.
• Prepare the salad bowls. Divide lettuce, avocado, cucumber, carrots and edamame between your bowls (2 bowls for very large salads, or 4 bowls for lighter salads). Top with fresh cilantro and peanuts and last, the prepared shrimp.
• Prepare the salad dressing- Place all of the salad dressing ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or high powered blender and process until smooth and creamy. Taste and add any additions you feel necessary (lime juice, agave, salt).
• Pour the miso dressing over the salad, toss and serve immediately.