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    Easy Miso Tahini Dressing

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    Updated: Oct 30, 2023 · by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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    This Easy Miso Tahini Dressing is creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy. It can be used on salad, Buddha bowls, and roasted vegetables.

    Miso Tahini Dressing in a pitcher with salad in the background.

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    If you have never had miso paste before, it is a fermented food made from soybeans. The soybean paste has an umami flavor that can be added to soups, marinates, and sauces.

    This Easy Miso Tahini Dressing is a delicious sauce. Pour it over a grain bowl, roasted vegetables, or a kale salad. Use it as a dip for raw veggies or Vegan Summer Rolls.

    Add less water and use it as a spread on a sandwich. The creamy dressing also tastes great on an Edamame Potato Salad.

    Other Asian-inspired dishes to try are my Spicy Vegan Peanut Noodles and Vegan Banana Peel Curry recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
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    • Other Vegan Salad Dressings
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy.
    • It's made in minutes with a handful of ingredients.
    • It is a versatile sauce; use it on salads, veggie bowls, or roasted vegetables.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Miso paste: I used white miso paste (also called shiro miso) because it is gluten-free and has the mildest flavor of the varieties of miso paste. I do not recommend making this recipe with red miso or yellow miso. They are stronger and saltier.  I buy my miso paste from the refrigerated section of my local grocery store. If you have Whole Foods Market in your area, they sell it. You could also buy it from an Asian grocery store or order it online.
    • Tahini (ground sesame seeds): Adds a nutty flavor. You could also use almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter.
    • Rice vinegar: Adds a tangy flavor. You could also use lime juice, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup.
    • Tamari: Adds an umami flavor. I like to use low-sodium gluten-free tamari because I like to control the amount of sodium. You could also use soy sauce, liquid aminos, or coconut aminos.
    • Ginger: Fresh ginger adds a spicy bite.
    • Water: Use less water than listed for a thinner consistency to use as a spread on sandwiches.
    • Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt. You'll only need a little salt because the miso and tamari are salty.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Fresh garlic
    • Red pepper flakes for some spice
    • Sesame oil for extra nutty flavor
    • Mirin for a sweet tangy flavor

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    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredients in a mixing bowl with a whisk.

    Step 1: Add all ingredients to a small bowl.

    Dressing in mixing bowl with a whisk after being mixed.

    Step 2: Whisk to combine.

    Miso Tahini Dressing being poured over salad.

    🍽 Serving

    • Roasted veggies: like my Roasted Carrot Fries or Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
    • Fresh vegetables: red peppers, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, or broccoli
    • Salad: Use in place of the peanut dressing in this Vegan Thai Salad
    • Buddha bowls: like my Edamame Bowl
    • Miso Potato Salad with Green Onion
    • Broccoli Tots
    Miso Tahini Dressing in a pitcher with salad in the background.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is miso dressing made of?

    This delicious miso tahini sauce is made with white miso paste, tahini, brown rice vinegar, maple syrup, tamari, and ginger.

    How long does miso tahini dressing last?

    This tahini miso dressing will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    What does miso taste like?

    Miso has a salty, nutty, umami flavor.

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    Miso Tahini Dressing

    This Easy Miso Tahini Dressing is creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy. It can be used on salad, Buddha bowls, and roasted vegetables.
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine Asian inspired
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 8kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
    • ½ cup tahini
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • ¼-1/2 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon low sodium gluten free tamari
    • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
    • Salt

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
    • Whisk until smooth and creamy.

    Notes

    The dressing will thicken after it sits in the fridge. You may want to add more water.
    This dressing will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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