Miso Vinaigrette

Miso vinaigrette is a savory, umami-rich dressing or marinade made by whisking fermented miso paste with ingredients like rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and sometimes a touch of sweetener. Originating from Japan, it's a versatile staple used to dress salads, glaze grilled vegetables, or marinate proteins like tofu and fish.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dressing is generally moderate in fat from sesame oil and provides a good source of protein and B vitamins from the miso, but it can be high in sodium. A typical tablespoon serving contains roughly 40-60 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	0.3 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	380 mg
Sodium	380 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Copper	0.03 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg
Selenium	0.5 mcg
Iron	0.3 mg
Phosphorus	10 mg
Vitamin K	1 mcg

Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes miso vinaigrette unique is its use of miso, a fermented soybean paste that introduces probiotics and a complex depth of flavor known as 'umami,' transforming a simple dressing into a probiotic-rich, flavor-enhancing condiment.