Probiotic Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing (Soy Free)
A gorgeous golden carrot ginger dressing with added probiotic support with the addition of miso. Miso is a traditional fermented food that adds flavor, depth and unami to any dish.
Use white chickpea miso in this recipe to make it soy free.
IS MISO A PROBIOTIC?
Yes, miso is a traditional fermented food that is a probiotic. Miso can contribute to improved gut health.
Enjoying traditional fermented foods serve as a great way to get your daily probiotics. Miso is a complete source of protein and has shown to improve gut flora.
There are many types of traditional miso pastes available. Use fresh miso paste, from the refrigerated section. For this recipe, use white miso. You can choose between a soy based white miso or chickpea soy free miso.
SOY FREE CARROT GINGER MISO SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS
For this salad dressing recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- Carrots
- Small white or yellow onion
- Fresh ginger
- Organic rice vinegar, not seasoned
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Local honey (for Vegans, substitute alternative sugar for sweetener)
- White miso (such as chickpea miso which is soy free)
- Sesame oil
- Sea salt
HOW TO USE CARROT GINGER DRESSING
- On a mixed green or cabbage salad
- As a dip with vegetables, crackers and chips
- As a sauce on top of proteins like shrimp, white fish, chicken and steak
- As a marinade with any protein
- A flavor enhancer to any rice bowl
CHEF TIPS
Feel free to add additional carrots, ginger or sesame oil to adjust taste to your liking.
If you want a sweeter dressing, try peeling the carrots to remove the natural bitter outer layer.
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Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Delicious soy-free salad dressing with carrots, ginger and chickpea miso.
Ingredients
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1/4 yellow or white onion
- 1-inch ginger, peeled
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar, organic
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Drizzle of local honey, about 1 Tbsp
- 1 Tbsp white miso, such as chickpea miso (soy free)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender.
- Blend on high till smooth.
- Let chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before using to allow the flavors to blossom. Enjoy for 1-week as a salad dressing, dip or sauce.
Notes
Feel free to add additional carrots, ginger or sesame oil to adjust taste to your liking.
If you want a sweeter dressing, try peeling the carrots to remove the natural bitter outer layer.
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