Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato and Ginger Salad
A vibrant salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes glazed with miso and ginger, balanced with fresh greens and a tangy dressing. This Asian Fusion-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, white miso paste, fresh ginger into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2, thinly sliced scallions
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth.
- Step 2: Toss 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes with the miso-ginger glaze until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp soy sauce in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Step 5: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 2 thinly sliced scallions, and the roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the salad before serving.







