Sesame Miso Dressing

Dressings and Sauces
Written By Danielle

Recipe adapted from Sylvia Fountaine of Feasting at Home
www.feastingathome.com/mushroom-rice-bowl-recipe/

This sauce is super versatile, delicious on everything from Buddha bowls to spring rolls, and brimming with health benefits. Garlic and ginger provide antioxidants and prebiotic fiber, walnuts add Omega-3 fats for brain and heart health, the miso is anti-inflammatory and contributes beneficial probiotics, and the lime juice provides vitamin C, which increases non-heme iron absorption. I just love it when something so scrumptious increases the nutritional density of a meal.


Sesame Miso Dressing

Special Equipment Needed:

  • High-Speed Blender

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup raw walnut pieces

  • 4 tablespoons miso paste
    (Mild white and yellow miso have the most mellow flavor.)

  • 1 clove garlic, peeled

  • 3-4 tablespoons of fresh ginger, grated

  • 5 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 5 tablespoons tamari

  • The juice of one lime (or more)

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method:

  • Place all ingredients into the container of a high-speed blender.

  • Blend on medium-high until smooth and creamy.

  • If needed, add water a tablespoon at time until the sauce is at your desired consistency. A thinner sauce is terrific for salad dressing or on spring rolls. A thicker sauce is great as a dip for crudités.

  • Taste and adjust your seasonings, adding more lime juice or maple syrup, as desired.

This sesame miso dressing is perfect on anything Asian-inspired. This flavor combination is my favorite for my daily nourish bowl, which typically includes a whole grain (like the Thai purple rice shown here), edamame or tofu, a leafy green like spinach, a ton of veg, a sprinkle of seeds, mango or apple, and pickled onions.

Instead of reaching for store-bought dressings which often contain emulsifiers, preservatives, and added chemicals, why not quickly whip up a sauce that will actually improve the nutrient density of your meal? This sesame miso dressing is bursting with flavor all while providing a huge nutritional boost for your brain and microbiome.

Yield:
This recipe makes a large quantity of sauce (~ 1.5 cups, depending on how much water is added). This is enough for a big party salad or for use at multiple meals. It is so versatile and delicious that you will likely want a large quantity. However, the recipe is easily halved, if this seems like too much for your needs. The sauce holds well for three days. It will separate, but just give it a shake before using.

Sending out a big thank you to Sylvia Fountaine at Feasting at Home for her beautiful whole food recipe inspiration. If you aren’t familiar with Feasting at Home, I encourage you to check out her gorgeous recipe collection.
www.feastingathome.com

Danielle
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