Valerie Bertinelli's Favorite Vinaigrette Recipe Has Asian Vibes Salads Sauces/Condiments Asian Recipes

If you want a wonderful and different vinaigrette to top pastas or salads, you should try Valerie Bertinelli's favorite vinaigrette. This Asian-inspired homemade salad dressing can be drizzled on greens, pasta salads or grain salads and used in stir-fry recipes. The flavorful vinaigrette is ready to use in five minutes!

To make this celebrity chef's favorite vinaigrette you will to grab the following ingredients from your fridge and pantry: white miso paste, fresh ginger, lime juice, low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, canola oil, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. Whisk all the ingredients together and get ready for a taste explosion!

Many of these ingredients benefit your health as well. Check out the health benefits of sesame seeds, the health benefits of ginger and the health benefits of lime!

Mix up this tasty Asian salad dressing recipe the next time you want to wake up that salad!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 (makes about 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white miso paste
• 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 3 tablespoons canola oil 
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• pinch of salt (optional)

Recipe Notes

• You can use any neutral-tasting oil for this salad dressing. Oil olive has a strong taste and is not considered a neutral oil.

• To toast sesame seeds, put them into a skillet over low heat. Stir constantly until they begin to lightly brown and let off their aroma, about 4 to 5 minutes.

• Store the dressing in a salad dressing cruet, mason jar or airtight container.

Here's how to make it:

1. Add all the ingredients to a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake to combine.
2. Use as desired and enjoy!

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