Miso Sesame Dressing

Miso Sesame Dressing

Nutty and tangy, this whisked dressing coats greens with rich umami depth.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 110/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

This dressing blends white miso and toasted sesame oil with rice vinegar and a touch of honey for a nutty, tangy finish. It comes together in minutes with just a whisk or jar, making it a versatile topper for salads, noodles, or grilled vegetables. Common in Japanese-inspired kitchens, it pairs especially well with crunchy slaws and soba noodle bowls.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white miso paste
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil, such as vegetable or grapeseed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey until the miso is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

  2. Whisk in the grated ginger and minced garlic.

  3. Slowly drizzle in the neutral oil while whisking constantly to form a smooth, emulsified dressing.

  4. Whisk in the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.

  5. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

  6. Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, shaking or whisking again before serving.

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Miso Sesame Dressing

This dressing blends white miso and toasted sesame oil with rice vinegar and a touch of honey for a nutty, tangy finish. It comes together in minutes with just a whisk or jar, making it a versatile topper for salads, noodles, or grilled vegetables. Common in Japanese-inspired kitchens, it pairs especially well with crunchy slaws and soba noodle bowls.

10 min 16 oz 110 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white miso paste
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil, such as vegetable or grapeseed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey until the miso is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

  2. 2

    Whisk in the grated ginger and minced garlic.

  3. 3

    Slowly drizzle in the neutral oil while whisking constantly to form a smooth, emulsified dressing.

  4. 4

    Whisk in the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.

  5. 5

    Stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

  6. 6

    Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use, shaking or whisking again before serving.