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Creamy Ginger Miso Dressing Recipe

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3.9 from 4 reviews

This Creamy Ginger Miso Dressing is a flavorful and versatile sauce that combines the umami richness of white miso paste with the zing of fresh ginger and garlic. Enhanced with toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and creamy mayonnaise, this dressing is perfect for salads, as a sauce for fish or noodles, or drizzled over roasted vegetables. Ready in just 5 minutes, it adds a delicious Asian-inspired twist to your meals.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves (grated or minced)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place the white miso paste, grated fresh ginger, garlic cloves, toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, and mayonnaise together in a small bowl.
  2. Whisk Until Smooth: Whisk all the ingredients vigorously until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency with no lumps.
  3. Transfer for Serving: Pour the dressing into a pitcher or serving container for easy pouring and serving.
  4. Serve: Use the dressing as a salad dressing, a sauce for fish or noodles, or drizzle it over cooked vegetables to enhance their flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor.
  • Mayonnaise helps create a creamy texture; you can substitute with vegan mayo to make it dairy-free.
  • Adjust the amount of fish sauce to taste or omit for a vegetarian version.
  • Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Stir or whisk before each use as ingredients may separate over time.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dressing
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian