Watercress in Miso Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Watercress in Miso Dressing recipe. Featuring crisp, peppery watercress tossed in a silky, umami-rich dressing made from white miso paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for sweetness, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors. A drizzle of sesame oil adds nuttiness, while toasted sesame seeds provide a delightful crunch. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is an ideal side dish or refreshing starter that pairs beautifully with Asian-inspired meals. Whether you're looking for a healthy salad or a creative way to use watercress, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams watercress
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Rinse the watercress thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt. Drain and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner. Trim off any tough stems if necessary, and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine white miso paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, honey, and water. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
Adjust the consistency of the dressing by adding a little more water if it's too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., additional honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness).
Place the prepared watercress in a large salad bowl.
Drizzle the miso dressing over the watercress and gently toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top as a garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1304 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 464 mg | 10% | |
*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.
