Japanese Salad Dressing

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 22:25
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Description

The pungent miso also adds vitamins, protein, and nutrients to this healthy, low-fat dressing, which contains just a 1/4 teaspoon of sesame oil. Serve drizzled on top of a simple salad of iceberg lettuce and shaved carrots.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup red miso

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine)

  • 2 tablespoons hot water

  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce

  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, torn

  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine miso and sugar. Add mirin, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Stir until well blended. Serve over lettuce and carrot slices. Toss to combine.