Experience the delightful flavors of my Miso Salad Dressing, a Japanese-style dressing that effortlessly blends sweet, savory, and zesty notes to elevate your salads and vegetables! With just 8 simple ingredients and a speedy 1-minute preparation, I promise it’s the ultimate choice for those seeking an easy, vegan, and gluten-free dressing crafted with genuine, wholesome ingredients!
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Why I Love This Recipe
My Miso Salad Dressing is a Japanese-inspired recipe that takes your salads to a whole new level! Crafted with brown awase miso, Japanese sake, and an array of flavorful ingredients, it brings a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami notes to your dishes. It’s the ideal choice for those who crave authentic Japanese flavors to add into their salads!
Much like my Japanese Sesame Dressing, Wafu Dressing, and Ginger Salad Dressing recipes, this dressing follows a fuss-free approach where I effortlessly combining all the ingredients and blending it together! Whether you prefer green leaf lettuce, spring mix, or even as a dipping sauce for grilled meats, this dressing adds simplicity and authentic Japanese flavors to your dishes. Experience the essence of homemade miso dressing today!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Miso – awase brown Miso works best.
- Japanese Sake – typically will come in a large bottle labeled junmai sake. Can also substitute with dry sherry wine or Chinese cooking wine, found at local grocery stores or Asian markets.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Rice Vinegar – Rice Vinegar distilled from rice used in Asian cuisine. Can sub with distilled white vinegar.
- Vegetable Oil – oil with no taste made from soybeans, corn, canola and/or sunflower.
- Ginger– freshly grated ginger.
- Garlic– freshly grated garlic.
- Cayenne Pepper – ground Cayenne Pepper.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds – optional garnish.
🥢 Miso Note
There are three types of miso: White Miso is mild with sweet, nutty, and savory flavors. Red Miso offers a more robust and salty taste, while Brown Miso, also known as Awase Miso, in a blend between the 2 and strikes a balance between salty, sweet, and umami flavors. I recommend Awase Miso for a well-balanced taste, but the choice depends on personal preference.
🌾 Salad Oil Note
When choosing an oil for your dressing, ensure it’s a Neutral oil with no added flavor.
Directions
Step 1 In a bowl, microwave Japanese sake and sweetener for 30-45 seconds.
Step 2 Combine the boiled Japanese sake with sweetener, water , rice vinegar, vegetable oil, grated ginger, grated garlic, cayenne pepper, and optional toasted sesame seeds.
🌀 Food Processor Shortcut Tip
To make this recipe easier, Warm the Japanese Sake in the Microwave with the sweetener and then combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend.
💡 Storing Pro Tip
Store in Fridge until ready to serve, and be sure to stir before pouring as settling will occur.
Paring Recommendations
For a complete Japanese-inspired meal, consider serving it alongside a bowl of Japanese Corn Soup to start. As your main dish, opt for a Japanese-style stir-fry like Japanese Pork Stir Fry or Bean Sprouts and Pork Stir Fry, and complement it with a bowl of your preferred rice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of lettuce does this miso dressing work best on?
It pairs particularly well with green or red leaf lettuce, spring mix, or baby spinach leaves. You can even use it as a dip for carrots or cucumbers.
Can I use this dressing as a dipping sauce?
Yes, you can use this as a dipping sauce for various types of grilled meat if you wish.
Can I substitute Japanese sake with another ingredient?
Yes, you can use Japanese mirin. If you choose to use mirin, remember to halve the amount of sweetener used.
Storage Tips
Store it in an airtight dressing container. When refrigerated, it will maintain its delicious taste for a generous 7 to 10 days.
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Watch How To Make It
Miso Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Japanese Sake
- 1 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2 tbsp Miso brown awase miso recommended
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 tsp Ginger grated
- 1 Clove Garlic grated
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds optional
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Grate garlic and ginger.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine Japanese sake and sweetener, then microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- Whisk boiled sake with water, miso, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, grated ginger, grated garlic, cayenne pepper, and optional toasted sesame seeds. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
*Values Based Per Serving