Best 6 Miso Vinaigrette Recipes

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Miso vinaigrette is a versatile and flavorful dressing that can be used to enhance salads, vegetables, or even meat and fish. It is made from a combination of miso paste, rice vinegar, oil, and seasonings. The unique flavor of miso vinaigrette comes from the fermented soybeans used to make miso paste. Miso paste is rich in umami, which is a savory flavor that is often described as "earthy" or "meaty". When combined with the acidity of rice vinegar and the richness of oil, miso paste creates a balanced and complex dressing that is sure to please your taste buds.

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MISO-SESAME VINAIGRETTE THAT'S GOOD ON ANYTHING



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This all-purpose miso-sesame vinaigrette is great on a simple salad with lettuces and fresh vegetables, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced onions, radishes, jicama or grated carrots, or in this Chicken and Cabbage Salad. Try it drizzled on an iceberg wedge, over sliced leftover steak, chicken or tofu, or on grilled seafood, served hot or cold. It's especially good with grilled salmon and spicy greens like watercress, mizuna or arugula.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a knife
1 small shallot, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons shoyu or tamari
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon light miso paste
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 cup grapeseed, vegetable or canola oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted white or black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, shallot, shoyu, vinegars, miso and sugar in a blender and blend on high speed until homogenous. (Alternatively, mash garlic and shallots in the bowl of a large granite or marble mortar and pestle into a fine paste using the pestle, then stir in the shoyu, vinegars, miso and sugar.)
  • With the blender running on medium speed (the liquid should form a vortex but not jump up and splatter on the walls of the blender), slowly drizzle in the grapeseed oil. (If using a mortar and pestle, slowly drizzle in the oil as you stir vigorously with the pestle.)
  • Transfer to a lidded jar. Stir in the sesame oil and sesame seeds with a spoon. Dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Shake well before using.

ROASTED SALMON WITH MISO RICE AND GINGER-SCALLION VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Salmon With Miso Rice and Ginger-Scallion Vinaigrette image

This simple weeknight meal makes great use of pantry staples to create complex flavors with minimal work. Miso is often used to flavor soups or sauces, and here, it is added to raw rice before cooking, which results in a delightfully sticky, savory steamed rice. Fragrant and nutty basmati is called for, but any long-grain rice will work. Shredded cabbage brings freshness and crunch to the finished dish, but use whatever crispy vegetable you have on hand: shredded brussels sprouts, carrots, snap peas, radishes and iceberg lettuce are all great options. For a heftier meal, add some canned chickpeas, white beans or black beans. To finish, the vibrant tang of the bright ginger-scallion vinaigrette balances the richness of the roasted salmon.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, grains and rice, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup white or sweet miso
1 1/2 cups basmati or other long-grain rice
4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped scallions, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 cups finely shredded cabbage, such as green, Napa or savoy (about 8 ounces)
Roasted sesame oil, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium saucepan, whisk miso with 2 1/4 cups water until dissolved. Stir in rice and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork (it will be a little sticky).
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, rub salmon all over with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and arrange skin-side up. Roast until fish is just opaque and cooked to medium, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, scallions, vinegar and ginger, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide miso rice and cabbage among bowls. Top with salmon, ginger-scallion vinaigrette and sesame oil.

CHICKEN AND CABBAGE SALAD WITH MISO-SESAME VINAIGRETTE



Chicken and Cabbage Salad With Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette image

This simple salad calls for a specific set of ingredients, but it can also be considered a loose guideline. Thinly sliced leftover steak, shredded salmon or sliced dense tofu could easily take the place of the chicken - and that chicken can be left over from the night before, whether it's been poached, grilled, pan-seared or cooked on a rotisserie. Any crisp, crunchy lettuce will do. You could opt for shredded carrots and diced jicama instead of cucumber and radish, or add a handful of split cherry tomatoes and raw snap peas cut on a bias. As long as the basic balance of protein, dressing, greens, vegetables and herbs is maintained, the rest is up to you and your vegetable drawer.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, poultry, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 4 servings (about 2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cooked, shredded chicken (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette, plus more as needed
2 small romaine hearts or 1 small head green or red cabbage, thinly shredded (about 6 cups)
1 small cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, then sliced on a sharp bias into 1/4-inch slivers
8 small radishes, thinly sliced
1 (2-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled, cut into thin planks, then slivered into fine matchsticks
Handful fresh mint leaves, very roughly chopped
Handful fresh cilantro leaves, very roughly chopped
1 small red onion or a few scallions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 6 tablespoons miso-sesame vinaigrette. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl, reserving some of the herbs, ginger and onion for garnish. Add another 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and toss to combine. Taste, and adjust seasoning with more dressing, salt or pepper, as desired.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with reserved herbs, ginger and onion, drizzle with a little more dressing, and serve immediately.

MISO SESAME VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Miso Sesame Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons red miso or 2 tablespoons white miso (fermented soybean paste)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
4 teaspoons well-stirred tahini
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
  • Dressing can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.

SAUTEED COD ON SNOW PEAS AND CABBAGE WITH MISO SESAME VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Fish     Sauté     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For vinaigrette
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons red or white miso (fermented soybean paste)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
4 teaspoons nerigoma (Japanese sesame paste) or well-stirred tahini
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
For cabbage
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 lb Savoy cabbage, very thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 lb napa cabbage, very thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 lb snow peas, very thinly sliced lengthwise
For fish
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (5-oz) pieces cod fillet (3/4 to 1 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Make vinaigrette:
  • Purée all vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Sauté cabbage:
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic until golden, about 30 seconds. Add cabbages and snow peas and sauté until cabbages are wilted and peas are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a bowl, then wipe skillet clean.
  • Cook fish:
  • Heat oil in skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté cod, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
  • Divide cabbage among 4 plates, then top with fish and drizzle with some dressing. Serve remainder on the side.

MISO VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Citrus     Ginger     Mustard     Soy     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Salad Dressing     Lemon     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons red miso (fermented bean paste)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 scallion, minced

Steps:

  • In a bowl mash together miso and mustard and whisk in water and lemon juice. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk vinaigrette until emulsified. Whisk in gingerroot and scallion.

Tips:

  • For a classic miso vinaigrette, use white miso paste. For a more flavorful dressing, try using red or brown miso paste.
  • Use a good quality rice vinegar. A cheap vinegar will have a harsh flavor that will overpower the other ingredients.
  • Sesame oil is optional, but it adds a nice nutty flavor to the dressing. If you don't have sesame oil, you can use olive oil instead.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh ginger or garlic, you can use ground ginger or garlic powder, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Taste the dressing before serving and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more miso paste, rice vinegar, or sesame oil, or you may want to add a pinch of salt or sugar.

Conclusion:

Miso vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and meats. It's also a great way to add flavor to tofu and tempeh. With its umami-rich flavor, miso vinaigrette is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

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