Carrot Miso Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• Place 1/2 cup white miso, 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup (packed) finely grated peeled carrot, 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger, 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons honey, and 1/4 cup water in a resealable container. Cover and shake vigorously until well combined. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Steps:

• Base recipe:
• Combine the carrots, water, cashews, olive oil, lime juice, scallion, garlic, salt, and tamari in an upright blender and blend until completely smooth; this will take at least 1 minute. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and blend again. Adjust the seasoning to taste and blend again. Use immediately, or store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake well before using. The dressing will thicken once chilled; thin it out with a little water if needed.
• Spicy carrot-miso dressing:
• Make the dressing following the instructions for the base recipe, adding the miso, ginger, and cayenne to the blender along with the other ingredients. Adjust the seasoning with cayenne as well as more salt to taste.

Steps:

• Combine the carrots, ginger, vinegar, miso paste, vegetable oil, honey, sesame oil and 2 tablespoons water in a blender and blend until smooth.

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, pulse ginger and carrot to a coarse paste. Add vinegar and miso, and pulse to combine.
• With the machine running, slowly add oil in a thin, steady stream through the feed tube until mixture is emulsified. Add water if dressing is too thick. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse a few times to mince carrots.
• If using a blender, turn on briefly and turn off and repeat a few times. Then let machine run for a minute or so until mixture is chunky-smooth.
• Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to several days.

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except salt and pepper into a food processor and pulse a few times to mince carrots. Then let machine run for a minute or so, until mixture is chunky-smooth. (If you want it smoother, use a blender.) Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a high powered blender or magic bullet and process until smooth. Add water as necessary to achieve desired texture. This recipe makes enough dressing for 2 salads.