Miso Ginger Dressing

Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and roasted vegetables with this irresistible Miso Ginger Dressing—a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Made with creamy white miso paste, freshly grated ginger, and a hint of toasted sesame oil, this versatile dressing comes together in just 10 minutes. The addition of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist) creates a subtle sweetness, while soy sauce and rice vinegar bring depth and brightness. The recipe effortlessly emulsifies with a touch of neutral oil, resulting in a silky, pourable dressing that clings beautifully to every bite. Quick to make and easy to customize, this zesty miso ginger dressing is your go-to solution for adding bold, umami-rich flavor to any dish. Serve it fresh or store it in the fridge for up to a week for an instant flavor boost at mealtime!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white miso paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (peeled and finely grated)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed or avocado oil)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic (minced; optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the white miso paste, grated ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and honey (or maple syrup).

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until the miso paste fully dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the neutral oil while whisking continuously to create a slightly emulsified dressing.

Step 4

Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. It should be pourable but not too thin.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust as needed: add a touch more honey for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or vinegar for acidity.

Step 6

Optionally, stir in the minced garlic for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(186.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	576.8

Total Fat 53.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1636.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 19.3g
Protein 5.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 20.5mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 179.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.6%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 17.9%