Miso Ginger Vinaigrette
This is a low-calorie vinaigrette with less oil than the usual ratio. It is slightly heavier in texture (you can thin down with a little water if you want a lighter) but lower in calories. Serve over cooked or raw spinach, sliced cucumber, and steamed broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower, well as salad greens.Ingredients:
½ cup (125 mL) white miso
½ cup (125 mL) rice vinegar
2 tsp (10 mL) grated ginger root
2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
¼ cup (60 mL) vegetable oil
Few drops hot pepper sauce, optional
Directions:
Combine miso, rice vinegar, ginger, sugar, sesame oil, vegetable oil and hot sauce (if using) until smooth. Keeps 1 week.
Makes about 1 cup (250 mL)
