Light and Creamy Miso and Roasted Sesame Dressing

Spark up your next Asian-inspired dressing with this Light and Creamy Miso and Roasted Sesame Dressing. Just a handful of ingredients and a quick whisk make this dressing easier to whip up than a trip to the supermarket for the bottled variety, and it is so much better for you!

vegan. vegetarian. easily gluten-free. dairy-free.

Light and Creamy Miso and Roasted Sesame Dressing

We have a great little Asian supermarket close by that we usually frequent on a Sunday to get some fresh fish for homemade poké bowls.

I am not one for repeating meals, but their fish is amazing and sustainably fished so I just can't help myself, and it has become our little ritual (for now...I am sure I will get bored soon).

Last time we were there they had a little cooking demo going on to promote one of their creamy miso dressings.

It was delicious, and a quick look at the ingredients sent me home to try my hand at my own version.

Here we are.

Ingredients

This dressing is just delicious on a nice cold noodle salad with lots of veggies.

It would also go great on a nice piece of fish or grilled chicken if you would like to give it a bit of an Asian flavor.

It is a cinch to bring together and doesn't use any fancy or 'out-there' ingredients.

You will need:

• rice vinegar;
• extra virgin olive oil;
• mayonnaise or veganaise: I like to use the kewpie brand for dressings like this;
• white shiro miso: this can be found in a jar on the shelf or in the cold section if you want the fresh stuff;
• toasted sesame oil;
• tamari: look for gluten-free if that is something you prefer. You can always sub in some regular soy sauce if you prefer, but be mindful of the salt content and reduce the amount you use accordingly;
•  honey: you can always sub with another runny sweetener of choice like agave if you prefer;
• toasted sesame seeds;
• sea salt.

Most of these ingredients should be easily found in the Asian section of your grocery store.

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So, are you ready to spark up next Asian-inspired salad with this Miso and Roasted Sesame Dressing?

If you give it a try be sure to let me know how you go in the comments.

Happy Eating.

Recipe