Simple and Savory Creamy Miso Dressing

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Enjoy your salad with this simple and delicious Creamy Miso Dressing! Its creamy texture pairs perfectly with any salad, adding a rich, savory flavor to every bite!

Looking for delicious dressing recipes? Try my Miso Mayo, Sesame Dressing, or Mayo Dressing!

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I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • This miso dressing is light and adds a nutritious boost to your salad.
  • Quick and easy to makeโ€”just five ingredients and ready in 2 minutes.
  • Perfect if you’re looking for a new way to enjoy miso besides soup.

Miso Paste

Miso paste is a traditional Japanese condiment made from fermenting soybeans, koji, and salt. It adds a complex and unique umami flavor not only to miso soup but also to dressings, stir-fry sauces, and various dishes. To learn more, check out “What Is Miso Paste and How To Use It: A Beginner’s Guide.”

Recipe Ingredients

Youโ€™ll need the following ingredients to make this Creamy Miso Dressing Recipe:

Ingredient for miso dressing.
  • Miso Paste: There are various types of miso, but for this recipe, I recommend using white or lighter-colored miso for its mild flavor. You can try red miso for a deeper flavor if you want something stronger.
  • Vegetable Oil: Any neutral oil works in this recipe. I usually use extra virgin olive oil, but you can also use regular sesame oil or a light cooking oil.
  • Rice Vinegar: This vinegar is slightly sweet and not too sour. You can also substitute apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, or even lemon juice.
  • Sugar and Honey: These add sweetness to the dressing. If you prefer, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar instead.

How To Make Miso Dressing: STEP BY STEP 

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

How to make miso dressing.

Step 1

In a small bowl or jar, combine all the ingredients and whisk until smooth.

Miso dressing.

Step 2

In just 2 minutes, your delicious miso dressing is ready!

lentil salad with miso dressing.

Drizzle it over your favorite fresh veggies and enjoy. It goes perfectly with a lentil and veggie salad (like lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, and turnip) or with a simple steamed cauliflower and carrot salad.

steamed veggie salad with miso dressing.

Recipe Tips

  • If your miso dressing is too thick, you can thin it out by adding a bit of water, lemon juice, or rice vinegar.
  • For easy storage, prepare the dressing in a jarโ€”just seal it and store any leftovers in the fridge.
  • Try adding fresh ingredients like grated ginger, black pepper, soy sauce, or a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor variations.

Salads to Pair with Miso Dressing

Here are some salads that pair well with creamy miso dressing:

  • Mixed Greens Salad: A simple combination of lettuce and spinach with sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.
  • Tofu Salad: Cubes of tofu, cucumbers, and radishes topped with sesame seeds.
  • Avocado Salad: Sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber for a creamy and fresh mix.
  • Cucumber and Daikon Salad: Shredded cucumbers and daikon with sesame seeds.
  • Quinoa Salad: Cooked quinoa with edamame, bell peppers, and cucumbers.
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Simple and Savory Creamy Miso Dressing

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 2 minutes
Total: 2 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Author: Juri Austin
Enjoy your salad with this simple and delicious Creamy Miso Dressing! Its creamy texture pairs perfectly with any salad, adding a rich, savory flavor to every bite!
miso dressing in a small bowl.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Miso Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Honey

Instructions
 

  1. Put all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk until smooth.

Video

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Notes

  • Storage:ย Store in a small jar or airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. It will be good for a week.
  • If your miso dressing is too thick, you can thin it out by adding a bit of water, lemon juice, or rice vinegar.
  • For easy storage, prepare the dressing in a jarโ€”just seal it and store any leftovers in the fridge.
  • Try adding fresh ingredients like grated ginger, black pepper, soy sauce, or a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor variations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: miso dressinig

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