Almond Butter Miso Dressing
Looking for a creamy, flavor-packed dressing that’s delicious and healthy? This almond butter miso dressing is about to become your new favorite!

Made without any oil, it’s rich, tangy, slightly sweet, and umami-packed—perfect for drizzling over salads, grain bowls, roasted veggies, or even using as a dip.
Best of all, it only takes 4 ingredients (plus water!) and comes together in just minutes.
Why you’ll love this miso dressing recipe
This easy homemade dressing is the perfect balance of savory, nutty, and slightly tangy flavors.
It’s a versatile and tasty sauce for salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and more.
Here’s why you’ll love it:
- Super flavorful & unique – The combination of creamy almond butter and umami-rich miso makes a deeply satisfying taste that’s way better than any store-bought dressing.
- Oil-free & healthy – This dressing gets its rich texture from almond butter and miso paste—no added oils needed!
- Quick & easy to make – With just 4 ingredients and a quick minute in the blender or food processor, you’ll have this homemade dressing ready in minutes. Perfect for busy days!
Once you try this dressing, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything!

Miso almond butter dressing ingredients
This easy dressing is made with just a few simple ingredients, and each one plays an important role in creating a perfectly balanced, creamy, and flavorful dressing.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Almond butter – The base of the dressing, almond butter adds richness, a creamy texture, and a subtle nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with miso.
- Miso paste– A key ingredient that brings a deep, savory umami flavor. White or yellow miso works best for a mild, slightly sweet taste.
- Shallot – Shallot adds a lot of flavor while being less overwhelming as an onion might be.
- Apple cider vinegar – Adds of brightness and tang. It’s best to use raw apple cider vinegar that still has “the mother.”
- Water – the amount depends on the consistency you want for your dressing.
With just these four ingredients (plus water), you can whip up a dressing that’s bold, creamy, and packed with flavor!
How to make almond butter and miso paste dressing
Making this creamy, umami-packed almond butter miso paste dressing is quick and easy.
Here’s how to do it:
- Prepare the shallot – Roughly chop a shallot to help it blend smoothly into the dressing.
- Add ingredients to a blender – In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped shallot, apple cider vinegar, miso paste, almond butter, and a quarter cup of water.
- Blend until smooth – Process the ingredients until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy. If needed, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Store and enjoy – Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It will keep well for up to a week. Give it a stir before using, and drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, or roasted veggies!

Final thoughts
This almond butter miso dressing is proof that simple ingredients can create bold, irresistible flavors!
It’s creamy, savory, slightly sweet, and packed with umami—perfect for drizzling over salads, grain bowls, roasted veggies, or even as a dip.
Plus, it’s oil-free and super easy to make in just minutes.

Almond Butter Miso Dressing
April 8, 2025Equipment
- Small blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 shallot roughly chopped
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 TBS light yellow miso paste
- 2 TBS almond butter
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Roughly chop the shallot to help it easily blend smoothly into the dressing.
- In a blender or food processor, add the apple cider vinegar, miso paste, almond butter, chopped shallot, and a quarter cup of water.¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 TBS light yellow miso paste, 2 TBS almond butter, ¼ cup water, 1 shallot
- Process the ingredients until the dressing is completely smooth and creamy. If needed, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It will keep well for up to a week. Give it a stir before using, and drizzle it over salads, grain bowls, or roasted veggies!