This Sesame Miso Dressing and Marinade is a full-flavoured vinaigrette made with sesame oil, rice vinegar, white miso and honey. It adds amazing flavour to salads. It's great on grilled meats and vegetables, too.
When I was creating my Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon recipe I knew the Sesame Miso Vinaigrette I made for it was going to become a favourite. In fact, I liked it so much I decided it deserved a post of its own.
It's a full-flavoured dressing that will enhance any salad. Mellow sesame, salty miso and sweet honey combine with rice vinegar to make a perfectly balanced vinaigrette.
It raises simple coleslaw to new heights in this recipe for Cabbage Coleslaw with Sesame Miso Dressing!
Broccoli salad gets a major facelift in this Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Sesame Miso Dressing.
Sesame Miso Dressing is much more than a topping for salads.
I've used it as a marinade too. It makes grilled mushrooms something to write home about. Drizzle it on roasted sweet potatoes, grilled asparagus, or zucchini noodles. Recently I used it to make Sesame Miso Air Fryer Asparagus!
Can you tell I'm obsessed?
🛒Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make this amazing sesame miso dressing.
- sesame seeds
- white miso
- toasted sesame oil: or regular sesame oil
- rice vinegar
- honey
- olive oil: extra virgin
- salt
🔪Instructions
This Sesame Miso Vinaigrette and Marinade is a 5-minute wonder.
- Toss some sesame seeds in a small skillet and toast just until they start to brown.
- Whisk the miso, sesame oil, rice vinegar, olive oil, honey and sea salt.
- Add the toasted seeds and make an everyday salad something to remember!
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Sensational Sesame Miso Vinaigrette and Marinade
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp white miso
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, or regular sesame oil
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- 6 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 tbsp honey, or rice syrup, if vegan
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. When they just begin to darken and become fragrant, remove from heat immediately and transfer to a small plate to cool.
- In a small jar, whisk the remaining ingredients until well combined.
- Add the toasted sesame seeds and serve with your favourite salad or vegetable dish.
Nutrition
🍽 Serving Ideas for Sesame Miso Vinaigrette
Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon
Fresh Veggie and Grilled Shrimp Zoodle Bowl
Cabbage Coleslaw with Sesame Miso Dressing
Broccoli Quinoa Salad with Sesame Miso Vinaigrette
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Nancy | Plus Ate Six says
I'm a huge fan of miso anything and miso and honey dressing sounds just delicious. I bet it would be pretty good over soba noodles too.
Flavour & Savour says
Hi Nancy,
Great idea! And that makes me think it would also be great on zucchini noodles!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
Gorgeous dressing and I absolutely agree that it needed a post of its own! Sounds like such a delicious combination of flavors and I know I'm going to want to drizzle it on ALL the foods 🙂 Pinned!
Flavour & Savour says
Thanks Kathryn!
Kathi says
I made this yesterday and it is fabulous! I was looking for a recipe to rival our favorite from a local sushi place we love. I added a couple tablespoons of light mayo to cream it up and it is delish! Our new fave dressing! Thanks for the great recipe Elaine!
Flavour & Savour says
What a great idea to make it into a creamy dressing! Must try that!
Anna says
I made it this morning for my salad, delicious!
Flavour & Savour says
Thanks Anna! So glad you liked it as much as I do!