This Miso Tahini Dressing is perfect for dinner salads, a variety of Asian-inspired recipes, grain bowls, as a veggie dip, in poke bowls, as a sushi topper, and more! 

There aren’t many dressings that are as versatile as this miso dressing!  If you aren’t familiar with how to use miso paste, this recipe is great for beginners. You have probably tasted miso if you are a fan of any number of Asian-inspired dishes, along with the appetizer soup they serve at many Japanese restaurants. 

When you want to experiment more with miso, be sure to come back to my Miso Noodles aka homemade ramen, and Tomato Corn Salad & Miso Dressing, both of which I know you will love! 

What We Love About Miso Tahini Dressing 

• Super delicious and flavorful
• Easy to make 
• Can be used in a variety of dishes
• Filled with amino acids, protein from the tahini, and fiber

What is Miso Made Out Of? 

Good question! Technically miso paste is formed from soybeans, some type of grain, a little salt, and is cultured with koji, which is Aspergillus oryze–– a type of mold. When you eat it raw (over a salad or as a dip, (any way when it’s not coming in contact with high heat) it actually functions as a probiotic. 

There are actually hundreds of different types of miso and can be chunky or smooth in texture. While most Miso adds a salty, umami flavor to dishes, there are also sweet versions as well. 

Is Miso Gluten Free? 

Most of the time, yes. However, you always want to check the label to be sure. 

What You Need to Make Miso Tahini Dressing

Tahini

Miso

Fresh lemon – we will be using the juice

Garlic cloves 

Ginger

Salt and Pepper

Vinegar – try to use white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar for the best results

Optional: water

How to Make Dressing with a Tahini and Miso Base

To make the dressing, add all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and whisk together. If the dressing is thicker than you would like, add a little bit of water at a time, until your desired consistency is reached. 

Making Homemade Tahini 

Maybe you realized you don’t have any tahini or you forgot to grab it while you were at the store. Tahini is simply ground sesame seeds typically mixed with just a little oil. You can make your own by adding toasted sesame seeds to your high-speed blender. If it’s not as smooth as you would like, just add a little bit of oil.

Love tahini? Then you have to try my Lemon Tahini Dressing over Roasted Broccoli! Very tasty and another easy recipe to make!

How To Store 

To make sure the dressing stays as fresh as possible, keep it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to one week.

Burnt out on salads? Use miso tahini dressing as a dip for vegetables and sushi, drizzle over roasted vegetables and baked sweet potatoes, or you can make it a little thicker and use it as a spread for sandwiches. 

More Easy Dressing Recipes:

• Dairy Free Ranch Dressing
• Avocado Salad Dressing
• Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
• Carrot Ribbons with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Miso Tahini Dressing

This Miso Tahini Dressing is perfect for dinner salads, Asian inspired recipes, grain bowls, as a veggie dip, in poke bowls, as a sushi topper, and more!

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Course: condiment, Salad, topping

Cuisine: American, asian

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 cup

Author: Abbie

Ingredients

• ½ cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons miso
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
• Optional: water

Instructions

• In a bowl, add tahini, miso, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and vinegar and whisk together well.
• Optional: add water and continue to whisk till desired consistency reached.

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Notes

Notes: refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to one week.