Name: Simple and Savory Creamy Miso Dressing
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Miso Paste; 2 Tbsp Olive Oil; 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Honey

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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!

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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 make—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

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Creamy Miso Dressing Recipe:

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.

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

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 jar—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

Total: 2

Servings: 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!

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Ingredients

Instructions

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

Notes

Storage: 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 jar—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.

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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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