Crunchy Pea Salad with Miso Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons light yellow miso
• 2 tablespoons bottled minced ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine) or white grape juice
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen petite green peas, thawed
• 2 cups matchstick-cut carrots
• 1 cup diced seeded cucumber (about 1 small)
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions (about 4)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended.
2. 2. Combine peas and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add dressing, and toss gently.