Easy Miso Tahini Dressing
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Easy Miso Tahini Dressing
Description
In this recipe, tahini provides a rich, nutty base combined with miso, which contributes a salty, fermented depth. Maple syrup adds sweetness to balance the savory elements, while apple cider vinegar gives acidity that brightens the dressing. Soy sauce enhances the umami flavor further, and garlic powder introduces mild aromatic notes. Water adjusts the consistency to be thicker or thinner depending on its intended use.
The dressing is versatile and can be customized by varying the ingredient amounts for personal taste preferences. It can be mixed quickly by stirring or shaking all ingredients until smooth and uniform. This dressing works well on salads, as a sauce for roasted vegetables, or as a dip.
A technique to avoid lumps is to dissolve the miso in water first before combining it with the other ingredients, ensuring a smooth texture. Homemade tahini can be made by toasting and blending sesame seeds with a bit of oil to a creamy consistency.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon miso
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt optional, pinch
- red chili flakes optional, pinch
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, stir or shake all the ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
Notes
- Adjust water to modify thickness depending on use, from dipping to dressing.
- Taste and tweak ingredients to customize sweetness, acidity, or saltiness.
- To make homemade tahini, toast sesame seeds before blending with oil until smooth.
- Mix miso into water first to prevent lumps before adding other ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 1705mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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