Heathers Miso Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with Heather's Miso Salad Dressing, a quick and delicious homemade dressing brimming with bold, savory-sweet flavors. This versatile recipe combines the umami richness of white miso paste with the tangy zest of rice vinegar, a touch of honey or maple syrup for subtle sweetness, and the warm aromatics of fresh ginger and garlic. Balanced with a drizzle of sesame oil and soy sauce, this dressing comes together in just 5 minutes and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Perfect for drizzling over leafy greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables, this miso dressing is a pantry-friendly staple you'll want to make again and again. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free adaptable, it’s a must-try for any lover of bold, Asian-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons White miso paste
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small Garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey (or maple syrup).
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the bowl and whisk again to combine.
Gradually whisk in the water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust the flavors if needed—adding a bit more honey (or maple syrup) for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or rice vinegar for acidity.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Shake or stir well before serving over your favorite salad or dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1636 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
