Sesame Miso Dressing
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Serves:
8 Servings
Cook Time:
3 Minutes
Author
Krystal Roberts
About the Recipe
This sesame miso dressing is savory, tangy, and full of nutty sesame flavor. White miso, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and toasted seeds create a versatile dressing for salads, vegetables, noodles, or dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp sesame oil, or 1 tbsp sesame oil plus 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
- ½ tsp sea salt
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp chili crisp or chili oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp water, to thin if desired
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Toast the sesame seeds for 2–3 minutes, shaking frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant.
Step 2
Whisk together the miso, sesame oil, rice vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and sea salt.
Step 3
If using optional ingredients, whisk them in now.
Step 4
Stir in the toasted sesame seeds.
Step 5
Taste and adjust with more maple syrup, vinegar, or water.
Step 6
Serve over salads, slaws, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, noodle salads, or as a dipping sauce.
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