Miso Carrot & Sesame Dressing

This quick salad dressing tastes so good I can eat it alone by the spoonful.  The mellow white miso with its savory flavor is lightly sweetened with grated carrot and honey.  Fresh ginger gives the dressing a little kick and roasted sesame seeds add crunch. Serve with peppery, crisp, watercress. Very refreshing!

The original recipe mentions the dressing can be made up to two days in advance of serving, however, I’ve kept it for up to four days and it was just fine.

Miso, Carrot & Sesame Dressing

Adapted from Bon Appetit

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup (scant) white miso

5 tablespoons canola oil

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup (packed) finely grated peeled carrot

2 tablespoons finely grated ginger

3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

2 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 1/2 teaspoons honey

4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously or alternatively place in a bowl and whisk until combined.

*If the dressing seems too thick add a teaspoon or so of water to thin it out.