Best 12 Miso Salad Dressing Recipes

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Miso salad dressing is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to dress up a variety of salads, from simple green salads to more complex ones with roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or fresh fruit. Made with a base of miso paste, a fermented soybean paste, miso salad dressing is packed with flavor and umami, and it can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you like your dressing light and tangy or rich and creamy, there is a miso salad dressing recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

MISO SALAD DRESSING



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This is a fabulously delicious and easy-to-make dressing. My kids will even eat salad when I put this dressing on it. It is also good on veggies, crackers, in soup, and on toasted pita bread. I love this stuff!

Provided by Desiree

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mellow white miso paste
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the miso paste, water, vegetable oil, onion, honey, and white vinegar into a blender. Blend until smooth. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 268.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

MISO CARROT SAUCE WITH GINGER (JAPANESE SALAD DRESSING)



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Really nice dressing! One measure of a good home cook is the ability to make your own salad dressing. Or so says Mark Bittman in the food section of the New York Times. This is the orange dressing you sometimes see on your too-cold salad in Japanese restaurants. I made this tonight, and thought it was much better than any other I ever tried at a Japanese restaurant! I made this with half the corn oil, so if you'd like to try the original recipe you can increase amount to 1/4 cup. I did not decrease the sesame oil (but did use regular).

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cup, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons white miso
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into big pieces
1 inch gingerroot, peeled and cut into coins
1 -2 teaspoon sugar (optional) or 1 -2 teaspoon sugar substitute, to taste (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients except salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse a few times to mince carrots.
  • If using a blender, turn on briefly and turn off and repeat a few times. Then let machine run for a minute or so until mixture is chunky-smooth.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to several days.

CARROT, MISO, AND GINGER SALAD DRESSING



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We like to serve the colorful dressing in its own dish and let each person spoon some over a salad of butter lettuce, sunflower sprouts, sliced radishes, and edamame.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (1 1/2-inch piece)
1 large carrot, finely grated
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons white miso
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water, if needed

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse ginger and carrot to a coarse paste. Add vinegar and miso, and pulse to combine.
  • With the machine running, slowly add oil in a thin, steady stream through the feed tube until mixture is emulsified. Add water if dressing is too thick. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 147 g

SOBA SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING



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Superfast veggie dinner or side dish. Courtesy of Mark Bittman, the Minimalist, from the October 1 2009 NY Times. He's not sure whether to call this a warm salad or a room-temperature noodle dish. I love edamame beans, and buying them frozen is fine for this dish. Pick up a bag of pre-washed spinach for this too. Tossing the spinach with the warm noodles and veggies should wilt the spinach, or stir fry them together in a little water to wilt a bit more. Soba noodles are a staple of Japan. They have a slightly firm texture and nutty flavor.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 -4 ounces soba noodles
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 cups edamame (frozen are fine)
3 -4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons miso (white or light)
1 tablespoon mirin or 1 teaspoon sugar, to taste
1 (10 ounce) package spinach, fresh washed and trimmed
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Drop in the noodles and carrot and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes; add the edamame for about 30 seconds to 1 minute just to warm, then drain everything in a colander. Set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, miso and mirin or sugar. Add spinach, noodles, carrot, edamame, scallion and toss; then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with grated ginger at the table.

SESAME-MISO SALAD DRESSING



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Try this dressing on a salad of thinly sliced carrots, cucumbers, baby spinach, and sliced oranges.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons white miso
3 tablespoons white or brown rice vinegar
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons spicy toasted sesame oil
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup plain (not toasted) sesame oil or vegetable oil
1 scallion, minced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl whisk together miso, vinegar, sugar, and toasted sesame oil until smooth. Whisk in orange juice. In a steady stream, slowly whisk in the plain sesame oil until smooth. Stir in scallion.

MISO SESAME SALAD DRESSING



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A delicate and creamy Asian style miso salad dressing flavored with sesame tahini and lemon juice. Great over delicate greens or baby spinach for a delicious and easy salad!

Provided by Margaret

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅔ cup warm water
⅓ cup white miso
⅓ cup tahini
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the water, white miso, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 292.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY MISO DRESSING



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Smoky bacon, crunchy shredded lettuce, and a zesty dressing-what's not to like?

Provided by Bryant Ng

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Salad     Chicken     Bacon     Ginger     Sesame     Sesame Oil     Green Onion/Scallion     Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 slices bacon
1 (1 1/2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, cut into very thin matchsticks
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon white miso
2 teaspoons fish sauce
3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Pinch of sugar
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 small rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
1 head of green leaf lettuce, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick ribbons
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a dry medium skillet over medium heat, turning slices occasionally, until brown and crisp, 5-8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; let cool.
  • Cook ginger in a small saucepan of boiling water 1 minute. Drain ginger and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  • Whisk soy sauce, tahini, miso, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Whisk egg yolk and remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon juice in a medium bowl to combine. Very gradually stream in 1/2 cup vegetable oil (almost drop by drop), whisking constantly until mayonnaise is emulsified and thick. Still whisking constantly, gradually add soy sauce mixture, then remaining 1/4 cup oil. Thin dressing with a tablespoon or two of water if needed; you want it to be the consistency of heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss chicken and 1/2 cup dressing in a large bowl to coat. Add lettuce and another 1/2 cup dressing and toss again; season with salt and pepper. Crumble bacon over.
  • Transfer salad to a serving bowl or platter and drizzle another tablespoon or so of dressing over salad (you may have some left over). Top with scallions, sesame seeds, and reserved ginger.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

EGGPLANT SALAD WITH MUSTARD-MISO DRESSING



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound eggplant
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
1/3 cup white or other miso, or to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or to taste
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Trim the eggplant and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Boil the eggplant until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and cool in a colander. (You can refrigerate the eggplant, covered, for several hours before proceeding, but bring it back to room temperature before proceeding.)
  • Whisk together the miso, soy sauce and mustard in a serving bowl. Add the eggplant along with salt and cayenne to taste, then toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve with the lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 79, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1118 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOBA SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING



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Provided by Michael Romano

Categories     Salad     Ginger     Soy     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Carrot     Radish     Spring     Noodle     Soy Sauce     Lime Juice     Green Onion/Scallion     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
For the dressing
5 tablespoons white miso paste
1/2 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 large egg
1 cup vegetable oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound soba noodles
4 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated (about 4 cups)
2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced on the bias (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 bunches radishes, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot and add 2 tablespoons salt.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine the miso paste, ginger, soy sauce, and lime juice in a blender and blend, at medium speed until smooth. Add the egg and blend until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the oil. Once the dressing is smooth, add pepper to taste; you won't need salt, because the miso and soy sauce are salty. (The dressing can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated, covered.)
  • Add the soba noodles to the boiling water and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Drain the noodles and rinse well under cold running water. Drain well, transfer to a baking sheet, then spread out and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the noodles with the carrots, scallions, and radishes. Toss with the miso dressing and serve at room temperature or cold. (The soba salad can be made up to 2 hours in advance.)

TOFU AND SPINACH SALAD SPICY MISO DRESSING



Tofu and Spinach Salad Spicy Miso Dressing image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon thin soy sauce
2 tablespoons light miso paste
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
1/2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped gari (pickled ginger) Save 4 pieces for garnish.
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped scallion greens
Salt and white pepper to taste
3 cups spinach chiffonade
1 package soft tofu (homemade or store bought), cut into 1/4- inch slices
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Steps:

  • In a blender cup, add vinegar, soy sauce, miso, sambal oelek, sugar and gari. Blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in both oils. Check for seasoning. Pour dressing into a bowl and fold in scallions. Toss the spinach with the dressing.
  • Plating: Place a ring mold in the center of a plate. Make a napoleon by alternating layers of tofu and spinach. Remove ring and drizzle with more dressing. Garnish with gari and sesame seeds.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH EDAMAME AND MISO DRESSING



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This is a light and healthy dish full of robust flavors. Is great on its own but would be a wonderful side to any protein. Can be served warm or chilled. Keeps and travels well.

Provided by Ashly1021

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces soba noodles
1 cup broccoli slaw mix, can use any shredded veggie
2 cups edamame, frozen is fine
2 -3 tablespoons soy sauce
lime, juice of 1
2 tablespoons light miso
1 tablespoon mirin or 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the noodles and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes; add the edamame for about 15 to 30 seconds just to warm, then drain everything in a colander. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large salad bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, miso and mirin or sugar. Add noodles, edamame, broccoli slaw, scallion, and grated ginger. Mix together.
  • 3. Can be served right away or set in the fridge for later. Keeps well.

EGGPLANT SALAD WITH MUSTARD-MISO DRESSING



Eggplant Salad with Mustard-Miso Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Sauce     Mustard     Eggplant     Boil

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

About 1 pound eggplant
Salt and cayenne to taste
1/3 cup white or other miso, or to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Trim the eggplant and cut it into 1-inch cubes. (If the eggplant is large, sprinkle with salt, put in a colander, and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, preferably 60. Rinse, drain, and pat dry.)
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Immerse the eggplant in the boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and set in a colander to cool. (You can refrigerate the eggplant, covered, for up to a day at this point. Bring it back to room temperature before proceeding.)
  • Dry the eggplant with paper towels. Whisk together the miso, soy sauce, and mustard in a serving bowl. Add the eggplant along with salt and cayenne, then toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve with the lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • Choose the right miso: Not all misos are created equal. For a salad dressing, you'll want to use a mellow white or yellow miso. Avoid dark or red misos, as they can be too strong and overpowering.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dressing will taste. This is especially true for the lemon juice and herbs.
  • Taste as you go: Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your liking. If you want a sweeter dressing, add more honey. If you want a more tangy dressing, add more lemon juice. And if you want a spicier dressing, add some cayenne pepper or Sriracha.
  • Let the dressing sit for a bit: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. If you're short on time, you can skip this step, but letting the dressing sit for even a few minutes will make a big difference.
  • Use the dressing on a variety of salads: This dressing is versatile and can be used on a variety of salads, from simple green salads to more complex salads with roasted vegetables or grilled meat.

Conclusion:

Miso salad dressing is a delicious and healthy way to add flavor to your salads. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing, give miso a try. You won't be disappointed!

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