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    Tahini Miso Dressing

    Published: Aug 26, 2020 · Modified: Oct 7, 2021 by The Devil Wears Salad

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    Combine the age old Middle Eastern sesame paste with the Japanese fermented soybean paste and you’ll have yourself a heavenly salad dressing recipe. Perfectly simple to create at home and oh so yum!

    Tahini Miso Dressing this recipe

    When you combine two flavoursome ingredients such as tahini and miso together, what do you get? One explosive salad dressing that is super delicious.

    Miso paste is a staple in Japanese cooking. Made from fermented soya beans, miso paste is full of umami flavour and a super versatile ingredient. Don’t think it’s just for miso soup!

    There are lots of mouthwatering ways to use miso paste to uplift the flavour and add depth including vegetables, seafood, tofu and chicken.

    Miso paste is salty. No doubt about that. So when you use it in your cooking, you need to balance the savoury flavours well.

    In our Tahini Miso Dressing, we harmonise the miso paste with maple syrup, lemon juice and a little extra virgin olive oil. With added tahini, it creates a creamier consistency with another level of nuttiness.

    This is a rich, moreish kind of salad dressing that we love and would work well with vegetables like roasted cauliflower, sweet potatoes and eggplant.

    And why not try this creamy salad dressing in a fresh shredded coleslaw for a healthier version over a mayonnaise based dressing.

    Tahini Miso Dressing Ingredients

    Tahini: Love this thick sesame based paste that has been around in the culinary world for the longest time.

    Get some hulled tahini such as Baron’s or Soom Foods, as it won’t be as bitter as the unhulled tahini.

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

    To use up the miso paste, look up recipes for miso glazed salmon or nasu dengaku, which is miso glazed eggplant. Great for a midweek meal.

    Extra virgin olive oil: Nothing beats a good olive oil, so essential for salad dressings.

    Maple syrup: Love a good splash of maple syrup to give the recipe some sweet notes. If you have it, get a deep dark maple syrup for a robust taste such as 365 by Whole Foods Market.

    Lemon: As always, we use the juice of a lemon to add citrusy notes and to cut through the strong flavours of the miso and tahini. Just a touch of tartness works really well with these ingredients.

    Water: Warm water works best to get the tahini and miso pastes to play nice and work well together to combine.

    Tahini Miso Dressing Method

    In a small bowl, add tahini, miso paste and warm water and mix well together to combine.

    Tahini and miso paste are thicker in consistency so using warm water will help dilute it and create a smoother paste. If you prefer a thinner consistency, adjust with a little more water.

    Add extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and maple syrup. Mix tahini dressing until well combined.

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    Tahini Miso Dressing
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    5 from 47 votes

    Tahini Miso Dressing

    Combine the age old Middle Eastern sesame paste with the Japanese fermented soybean paste and you’ll have yourself a heavenly salad dressing recipe. Perfectly simple to create at home and oh so yum!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Salad Dressing
    Cuisine: International
    Dietary: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 127kcal
    Author: Sammy Eng

    Ingredients

    • ½ lemon, juiced
    • 2½ tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
    • 2 tbsp water, warm
    • 1½ tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tbsp tahini
    • 1 tsp white miso paste

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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, add tahini, miso paste and warm water and mix well together to combine.
      Tahini and miso paste are thicker in consistency so using warm water will help dilute it and create a smoother paste. If you prefer a thinner consistency, adjust with a little more water.
    • Add extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and maple syrup. Mix until well combined.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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    Comments

    1. Magali

      September 11, 2020 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      I have been looking for a straight forward Tahini miso recipe. This is a no fuss straight to the point recipe that i need. It looks so creamy but not too heavy. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 15, 2020 at 10:42 pm

        Thanks Magali and that is exactly what we’re aiming for. Glad it ticked all the boxes for you.

        Reply
    2. Liz

      September 11, 2020 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      Omg this sauce is incredible! Thank you for this recipe, excuse me while I lick the salad bowl.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 15, 2020 at 10:41 pm

        Hahaha Liz! Comment of the week!

        Reply
    3. Angela

      September 11, 2020 at 1:21 am

      5 stars
      I love this Tahini miso dressing thank you

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 15, 2020 at 10:41 pm

        Thanks Angela! Glad it was good for you.

        Reply
    4. Faith Still

      September 10, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious. Love homemade salad dressing.

      Reply
    5. Amanda Marie Boyle

      September 10, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds so good and looks so easy. Can’t waitt o try. And that salad looks great too!.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 15, 2020 at 10:40 pm

        It is easy! Give it a try and let us know how you went!

        Reply
    6. Kay

      September 10, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love homemade dressings, this was so quick and easy to prepare. Tastes AMAZING thank you.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 15, 2020 at 10:40 pm

        We do too! Buying salad dressings is so wasteful I find. I never finish them before they go out of date. Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    7. Taleen | Just As Tasty

      September 10, 2020 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      Everything about this dressing sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 15, 2020 at 10:39 pm

        Right? What’s not to love?

        Reply
    8. Tera

      September 10, 2020 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      My bestie loves tahini! I’ll have to make this for her. It looks delicious!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 15, 2020 at 10:39 pm

        Your bestie and me both. LOL! Enjoy!

        Reply

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