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Miso Tahini Ginger Dressing

This creamy miso tahini dressing is a quick vegan dressing recipe packed with ginger, garlic, and umami flavor. Perfect for salads, bowls, meal prep lunches, and healthy weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup tahini, raw or roasted // or substitute cashew butter
  • 1 heaping tablespoon fresh grated ginger, or very finely chopped
  • 2 cloves pressed garlic, instead of chopped
  • ½–1 teaspoon white or yellow miso paste, adjusted amount
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, instead of coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil, toasted or untoasted
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup, more to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons water, more as needed
  • 1 pinch of sea salt, optional

Instructions

  • Whisk dressing base: Mix tahini, ginger, garlic, miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and maple syrup until smooth.
    ⅓ cup tahini, 1 heaping tablespoon fresh grated ginger, 2 cloves pressed garlic, ½–1 teaspoon white or yellow miso paste, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, 1 pinch of sea salt
  • Add water slowly: Whisk in water gradually until creamy and pourable.
    2–3 tablespoons water
  • Taste and adjust: Add more water or maple syrup if needed.
  • Store: Refrigerate for 5–7 days or freeze up to 1 month.