Name: Miso Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp white miso; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1.5 tsp low sodium soy sauce; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tbsp); 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

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This flavorful, savory miso dijon vinaigrette gets a punch of umami from white miso and shallot. Try it on everything from green salads to fruit to brussels sprouts! (vegan, with gluten-free option)

overhead view of a jar of miso dijon dressing with a black spoon in it, with basil leaves, a white napkin, parmesan, and a salad bowl around it.

If you're looking to step up your flavor game, look no further than a spoonful of miso. The flavor is unlike anything else, and adds a punch of savory, salty, ferment-y goodness to just about anything, including a delicious dijon and shallot vinaigrette!

What is Miso?

Miso is a flavorful paste made by fermenting soybeans for a long period of time, resulting in a salty, deep flavor with a bit of funk to it. It's common in Japanese cooking, but the umami flavor it lends to recipes makes it great for a variety of non-traditional dishes, like this American-leaning vinaigrette, or even sweet dishes (like my miso caramel). Because of the fermentation process, miso is a good source of probiotics.

Why You'll Love This Miso Dressing

Do an internet search for 'miso dressing' and you'll probably come up with a slew of Japanese-inspired recipes with similar ingredients. That is not this miso dressing. This vinaigrette uses the salty, savory flavor and thick texture of miso to elevate the usual suspects of a traditional American vinaigrette - red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, shallot - into a punchy, flavorful dressing with an unexpected twist. It's perfect for a variety of dishes, from a simple green salad to roasted veggies, to your favorite meat or fish.

How To Make Miso Dijon Vinaigrette

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Mince the shallot and parsley.
Add everything to a jar, bowl, or glass measuring cup and shake or whisk to combine.
Enjoy on everything! You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Ingredient Substitutions

If you don't have dijon, try spicy brown mustard.
For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos. Most miso sold in the US is gluten-free, but if necessary, check to make sure your miso is made with rice koji, and not barely or rye.

overhead view of a spoon of miso dijon dressing over the jar of dressing with basil, a bowl of peach salad, and a white napkin around it.

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Miso Dijon Vinaigrette

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Author: Kaleigh
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: about ½ cup 1x
Category: dressing
Method: no cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 tbsp white miso
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1.5 tsp low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced (about 3 tbsp)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Place all dressing ingredients in a jar.
Whisk or shake to combine.
Taste and adjust as needed.
Store dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Ingredient substitutions:

If you don't have dijon, try spicy brown mustard.
For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos. Most miso sold in the US is gluten-free, but if necessary, check to make sure your miso is made with rice koji, and not barely or rye.

Keywords: miso vinaigrette, miso mustard dressing, miso dijon vinaigrette