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    Miso Mayo Dressing

    Published: Mar 25, 2020 · Modified: May 1, 2021 by The Devil Wears Salad

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    This Japanese inspired Miso Mayo Dressing is delicious! Creamy with wonderful umami flavours, it’s a winner!

    Miso Mayo Dressing

    There are times where a salad demands a bold salad dressing. It is not because the salad ingredients are dull but it needs a strong partner to create the winning combination.

    Our Miso Mayo Dressing is a creamy salad dressing with dashing umami flavours that is tasty and versatile. It will help lift your salad and let it shine.

    Miso paste is made from fermented soy beans and is very common in Japanese cooking. However, it’s versatility has made it very popular in many other styles of cooking.

    In this salad dressing we use shiro miso (white) but there are other varieties as well.

    The time used in the fermentation period of miso paste is what will deliver the different varieties you find at the supermarket. The longer the fermentation, the darker the miso and more intense the flavour.

    If ever unsure of which one to get, grab the shiro miso and start with that. This miso has a light golden brown colour and is sweeter in flavour. Perfect for light broth, dressings and sauces.

    For our miso mayonnaise, we combine white miso, mayonnaise and soy sauce together for a creamy and umami flavour. Then add the warmth of grated ginger and pep up with lemon juice. Together, we have a delicious creamy texture without feeling too heavy.

    This easy to prepare salad dressing works magic in our Purple Kale Salad with Rainbow Chard. It will also be a great match for potato salads, grilled chicken, fish and roast vegetables. Time to give your salads a bold new flavour.

    Miso Mayo Dressing Ingredients

    Mayonnaise: Get yourself the best mayonnaise you can find. I’m sure everyone has their favourites from Hellmann’s to Kewpie. If you’re game, you can always make your own!

    White miso paste: This is quite a stock standard Asian grocery item so you should be able to find it in the Asian section of your regular supermarkets. Hikari is the brand we use.

    Ginger: Grate some ginger into the dressing to add another layer of flavours.

    Soy sauce: Avoid using dark soy sauce for this dressing as the flavours are too strong and the consistency won’t be right. You can use light soy sauce or normal soy sauce such as the Pearl River Superior. If you need this to be gluten free, substitute with tamari.

    Lemon: Add a good squeeze of lemon for some tart flavours.

    Miso Mayo Dressing Method

    Peel and grate the ginger to yield ¼ tsp.

    In a large mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, white miso paste, ginger, soy sauce and juice of ½ lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until it is well combined.

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    4.90 from 46 votes

    Miso Mayo Dressing

    This Japanese inspired Miso Mayo Dressing is delicious! Creamy with wonderful umami flavours, it's a winner!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Salad Dressing
    Cuisine: Asian
    Dietary: Dairy Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 263.05kcal
    Author: Amy Chung

    Ingredients

    • ¼ tsp ginger, grated
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ⅓ cup white miso paste
    • ¼ tsp soy sauce
    • ½ lemon, juiced

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    Instructions

    • Peel and grate the ginger to yield ¼ tsp.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, white miso paste, ginger, soy sauce and juice of ½ lemon.
    • Mix until it is well combined.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263.05kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.56g | Protein: 4.48g | Fat: 23.06g | Saturated Fat: 3.67g | Cholesterol: 11.76mg | Sodium: 1480.53mg | Potassium: 90.82mg | Fiber: 2.23g | Sugar: 2.99g | Vitamin A: 48.11IU | Vitamin C: 7.16mg | Calcium: 23.1mg | Iron: 0.99mg

    *Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided is an estimate only and generated by an online calculator.

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    Comments

    1. Amy Liu Dong

      September 06, 2022 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      I have never tried this. It looks delicious and easy, I am so excited to make this for everyone!

      Reply
    2. Oscar

      February 10, 2022 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      What a great dressing. I loved the ginger and miso flavours with the soy sauce. It is a perfect blend of ingredients. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        February 16, 2022 at 9:34 am

        No worries Oscar! Glad you liked the recipe.

        Reply
    3. Megan

      February 09, 2022 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely crazy delicious! Thanks for an amazing dressing. I will use it over and over I am sure.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        February 16, 2022 at 9:34 am

        We do Megan! It’s a super popular dressing when we make salads on the fly for dinner, this is one of our go to dressings.

        Reply
    4. Debra

      February 09, 2022 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      Super tasty dressing…that ginger was super flavorful….and I loved how easy it was to make!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        February 16, 2022 at 9:33 am

        Thank you! Yeah the ginger really does give it that extra boost in flavour:)

        Reply
    5. Andrea

      February 09, 2022 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      love this dressing so much! it’s jam-packed with flavor and just so so good!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        February 16, 2022 at 9:32 am

        Thanks Andrea! One of our all time popular dressings.

        Reply
    6. PammyKam

      April 20, 2021 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      So I make something close to this and its dang delicious. Non-fat greek yogurt can b substituted for the mayo but it makes lettuce taste bitter (at least in the winter months when lettuce supply is subject to harsh conditions). I usually water down a bit and add crushed garlic.
      I looked this up to find the calorie and serving indicators but had to leave a comment because this recipe rocks. Be well!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        April 21, 2021 at 8:42 am

        Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Really like the idea of non fat Greek yoghurt substitute!

        Reply
    7. Jill

      November 02, 2020 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 02, 2020 at 1:13 pm

        Thanks! This really is so good!

        Reply

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