One-Person Salad for Solo Dinners

A fall salad with miso and maple dressing for one person.

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Oct 6, 2026

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One-Person Salad for Solo Dinners

A fall salad with miso and maple dressing for one person.

In brief

A fall salad with miso and maple dressing for one person. A single-serving farmers market salad with miso-maple dressing and crunchy vegetables is perfect for solo meals. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.

Solo Cooking Hack

A fall salad plated in a brown bowl on a pink surface

Most recipes serve multiple people, but this dish serves one person only, ideal for solo diners who make up almost 30% of Americans.

Farmers Market Ingredients

Buy one small head of Little Gem lettuce, rainbow carrot, cucumber, watermelon radish, and Asian pear for a single-person salad.

Crisp Preparation

Slice vegetables thinly with a mandoline and soak in ice water for 10, 15 minutes to keep them cold and crisp.

Miso-Maple Dressing

Miso-Maple Dressing

Mix Kewpie mayo, white miso, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame oil for a creamy, umami-rich dressing.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a fried egg or protein of choice and country-style bread to scoop up leftovers.

What it means

A single-serving farmers market salad with miso-maple dressing and crunchy vegetables is perfect for solo meals.

Read the original on Bon Appétit

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