Farmer’s Market Salad with Miso Peanut Dressing
Farmer’s Market Salad with Miso Peanut Dressing is a colorful, crunchy, and deeply nourishing dish featuring 12 plant points (when the Miso Chickpea Tofu Croutons are included) that support gut health and plant diversity. Packed with fiber-rich kale, red cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, this salad delivers prebiotic nutrients and antioxidants that feed beneficial gut bacteria and promote microbial balance. The creamy, umami-rich dressing blends miso, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, and lime for a flavorful boost that also supports digestion and immune function. Optional Miso Chickpea Tofu Croutons add extra texture and plant protein, making this a satisfying meal or side. In place of the chickpea croutons, consider adding a protein-rich cooked whole grain like quinoa or buckwheat. It's a delicious way to bring the farmers market—and gut-friendly nutrition—to your plate.
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · June 4, 2025 · 2 min read