Miso Tahini Dressing
White miso makes the tahini taste surprisingly rich, then ginger brings a clean, fresh finish. A splash of water turns the blend silky enough to drizzle rather than dollop.

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Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
Total time45 MINUTES
- Course
- Salads, Condiments Sauces
- Cuisine
- Asian, Vegetarian
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 86
Ingredients
- ¼ red onion (medium dice)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (roughly chopped)
- ¾ cup white miso paste
- ¾ cup tahini
- 1 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (fine, freshly ground)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Roughly chop the onion and ginger. Add them to a blender with the garlic and blend until finely pureed.¼ red onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp ginger
- Build the Dressing: Add the miso paste, tahini, rice wine vinegar, water, and black pepper to the blender.¾ cup miso paste, ¾ cup tahini, 1 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tsp black pepper
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend for about 1 minute until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy.prepared dressing
- Adjust the Consistency: If you'd like a thinner dressing, blend in a tablespoon or two of water until it reaches your preferred consistency.water as needed
- Chill: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- White Miso: White miso creates a mild, balanced dressing. Yellow or red miso will produce a much stronger flavor.
- Tahini: Stir the tahini well before measuring to evenly incorporate the natural oils.
- Storage: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Serving Suggestions: Drizzle over Southwest Quinoa Salad, Crispy Soba Noodles, Thai Vegetable Mix, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, tofu, or noodle salads.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Per 2 tablespoons
- Calories
- 86
- Carbohydrates
- 4 g
- Protein
- 3 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 3 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 284 mg
- Potassium
- 96 mg
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Total Sugars
- 1 g
- Vitamin A
- 6 IU
- Vitamin C
- 2 mg
- Calcium
- 28 mg
- Iron
- 1 mg
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Airtight storage container