Miso-Carrot Dressing

Use this hearty dressing for the Grilled Tofu Salad or with broiled chicken or fish. Terrific Green Salads

Yield:
MAKES 1 1/4 CUPS
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Ingredients

  • 2 small carrots, coarsely chopped

  • 2 small garlic cloves, peeled

  • One 3/4 -inch piece of fresh ginger

  • 2/3 cup fresh carrot juice

  • 2 tablespoons yellow miso

  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine the carrots, garlic, ginger, carrot juice, miso, vinegar, olive oil and sugar and blend until perfectly smooth. Transfer to a jar. Just before serving, stir in the basil and cilantro.

Make Ahead

The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Notes

ONE TABLESPOON:

Calories 16 kcal, Protein .3 gm, Soy Protein .2 gm, Carbohydrate 2 gm, Cholesterol 0, Total Fat .8 gm, Saturated Fat .1 gm.

Originally appeared: February 1996

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