MISO-GINGER DRESSING

Miso-Ginger Dressing image

This classic Japanese dressing elevates a simple green salad into something restaurant-worthy. We also like it spooned on top of a pile of sautéed spinach or drizzled over a piece of grilled fish.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 5m

Yield About 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup peanut oil or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons mild or sweet miso, like yellow or white
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
1 inch long piece fresh ginger, cut into coins
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Put all ingredients except salt and pepper into a food processor and pulse a few times to mince carrots. Then let machine run for a minute or so, until mixture is chunky-smooth. (If you want it smoother, use a blender.) Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 131, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 798 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams