Japanese-Style Carrot & Ginger Miso Dressing (Vegan, Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Dairy Free)

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I love this dressing! It made the rounds on the Internet several years ago and was featured in Gwyneth Paltrow’s It’s All Good cookbook. I still find myself making it every week. The recipe is packed with flavorful and super healthy ingredients like fresh ginger and white miso. Try it on mixed greens with avocado, red onion, and tomato. For protein, you can do eggs, chickpeas, or grilled chicken, depending on your dietary preferences. If you’re Paleo, you can omit the miso paste.

Japanese-Style Carrot & Ginger Miso Dressing

  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped

  • 1 shallot, peeled and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon white miso

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (sugar free/unseasoned)

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • ¼ cup neutral oil (light olive oil, canola oil, avocado oil, etc.)

Pulse the carrot, shallot, and ginger in a blender or food processor until finely chopped. Add the miso, rice vinegar, and sesame oil and blend until well combined. Then, with the blender or food processor running, slowly drizzle in the neutral oil and water until everything is cohesive and smooth. This recipes makes enough dressing for about two salads, but you can use more or less as you see fit.

Looking for more ways to eat healthy? Check out my post on Clean Eating on the Go for some of my best meal tips.

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