How I Developed This Miso Dressing
I have to admit that I’m completely hooked on making my own salad dressings! I can’t believe I used to just buy them from the store. The good news is that making your own isn’t as tricky as you might think.
Now, I’m excited to share my latest kitchen win! A miso dressing that’s ready in just 60 seconds! Can you believe it? Mix, shake, and—voilà—you’ve got a salad dressing!
Why should you get on board with making your own dressings?
- No more mystery bottles in your fridge.
- You can easily customize flavors to your taste.
- Fresher tastes every time.
Ready to jump in? Grab those ingredients, and let’s get mixing!
Key Ingredients & Substitution Ideas
- Miso Paste: I recommend an awase miso paste (blended) if you want a balanced flavor. Can’t find it? You can also make your own by mixing equal parts red miso and white miso.
- Yuzu Juice: I usually use bottled yuzu juice because it’s convenient. If you’re lucky enough to find fresh yuzu at a reasonable price, feel free to squeeze your own! If yuzu isn’t available, don’t worry! Lemon or lime juice are great substitutes.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: After testing, I found apple cider vinegar to be the tastiest option. I also tried rice vinegar, but the apple cider variety performed best in terms of flavor and balance.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Toasted sesame oil really brings out the aroma, but feel free to use a neutral-flavored oil if you prefer.
- Honey: Your everyday honey is perfect for this. I picked honey over sugar for this recipe because it blends more easily, which is great for our simple stirring method. Maple or agave syrup make decent substitutes.
- Ground Sesame Seeds: For the best flavor and texture, use freshly ground sesame seeds. If you don’t have a grinder, no problem! Whole sesame seeds will still add a tasty nutty crunch to your dressing.
- Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes): You can use this ingredient if you want to give your dish a bit of an umami boost. To use, just crush the katsuobushi between your palms to make a fine powder, then sprinkle it in. If you follow a plant-based diet you can omit this or add a sprinkle of plant-based dashi powder instead.
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More Dressing Recipes
60 Second Miso Salad Dressing with Yuzu
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp yellow miso paste (awase miso)
- ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tbsp apple vinegar
- ½ tbsp yuzu juice sub lemon juice
- ½ tbsp water
- 1 tsp honey sub maple or agave syrup
- 1 tsp ground sesame seeds
- ½ tsp bonito flakes optional, omit for plant-based diets or see in post for substitutions
Instructions
- Place 1 tbsp yellow miso paste (awase miso), ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil, ½ tbsp apple vinegar, ½ tbsp yuzu juice, ½ tbsp water, 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp ground sesame seeds in a bowl, and mix until combined.
- Break the ½ tsp bonito flakes into a powder by crushing them in your palm, then sprinkle them into the dressing and mix once more.
- Enjoy with your favorite salad!
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