Easy Miso Dressing

small clear jar filled with homemade miso sauce with a bowl of green mixed salad in the background.

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This easy Miso Dressing is a flavor-packed staple for salads, poke bowls, roasted veggies, and more! With its rich umami taste and a tangy kick from apple cider vinegar, it’s the perfect way to elevate any dish. It is dairy-free and oil-free!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad Dressings

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 5kcal

Author: Terri Edwards

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon white miso paste
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/3 cup aquafaba
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce or more for spice

Instructions

Begin by peeling and mincing the garlic with a knife. This should be approximately one clove.
Orignally, I simply added all of the ingredients into a small bowl and whisked it together well. It tasted great, and you can do that. The longer you whisk, the fuller it will get because of the aquafaba.
OPTIONALLY: I decided to pour the dressing into my Magic Bullet blender to get a thicker texture, and it worked great.
Blend for less than a minute to get a nice creamy frothy texture. The color becomes a lighter yellow temporarily. It will seperate as it sits, so you will need to shake it up before serving.
Give it a taste and adjust any of the ingredients needed to fit your preferences. If you like it sweeter, add more maple syrup. For tangier, add more vinegar. Pour it over a salad, noodles, veggie grain bowls, baked potatoes, and anything else you can think of.

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Notes

Tips & Substitutions:

I have included step-by-step photos and directions above to ensure your first attempt will be successful.

Soy sauce- To make this sauce gluten-free, swap out soy sauce for tamari, as soy sauce typically contains wheat. Tamari delivers the same savory flavor without the gluten!
Apple cider vinegar- Another option would be rice vinegar or seasoned rice vinegar. Either one will work just as well.
Maple syrup- Other sweeteners that could be substituted are agave nectar, honey, or sugar.
Turmeric- Add a dash of ground turmeric to boost the sauce’s vibrant color while also providing its natural anti-inflammatory benefits.

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