It’s so luscious that sometimes I cant help myself.
I know what youre thinking.
How can a salad dressing bethatexciting?
Photo: Caitlin Bensel
Trust me, this one is.
Im the food director at REAL SIMPLE, Ive writtenfive cookbooks, and I’m aculinary schoolgraduate.
All that to say, Ive tasted some salad dressings in my life!
PHOTO: FRED HARDY
Thismiso Caesar salad dressingis fantastically delicious, almost slurpable.
I made it for dinner at home soon after that.
My husband and teenager thought they were about to eat a normaltasty, but unremarkablesalad.
To say that our minds were blown is probably strong, but just a little bit.
I quickly discovered this dressing was an easy way to get all of us to eat more salads.
My family and I arent the only ones who love this recipe.
One reviewer says, I made this salad for my family to accompany a pasta dish.
It was quick, easy and FANTASTIC!
Another agrees: Amazing!!!!!
This is going to be my new go to salad dressing.
What makes it such a standout?
Ive got one word for you:umami.
No wonder its so good!
The miso is not, and thats what sets this recipe apart.
Miso is a traditional Japanese paste made from fermented soybeans and salt, among other ingredients.
Miso brings a deep savoriness to the dressing that makes it almost irresistible.
Its basically a magic ingredient.
Look for miso in the refrigerated section of your grocery store; it’s often found near thetofu.
White miso is best for this recipe; it’s milder than red.
A container of miso will last in your refrigerator for months and months.
The Prep
Making this dressing is also super simple.
A garlic press would also work.
The final result is creamy, rich, and salt-forward.
Its everything you love about Caesar dressing, justmore.
It also makes for a fantastic dip for crudites or a big-flavor drizzle onroasted vegetables.
I also use it as a marinade for chicken breasts and spread it onsalmonbefore roasting it in the oven.
How to Make It Vegetarian
This recipe can easily be made vegetarian-friendly.
Just skip the anchovy and use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.
If you dont have that, use soy sauce ortamariinstead.
Taste for seasoning, and add a pinch of kosher salt if desired.
Hail, (miso) Caesar!
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