Miso is a fermented soybean paste. The color and flavor of miso depends on where it’s made and the fermentation process. Red miso paste has a darker reddish color and has a stronger flavor than white or yellow miso. White and yellow miso are more similar and interchangeable and have a sweeter, milder flavor. You can store miso in an airtight container in the refrigerator indefinitely. It can be found in the refrigerated section of grocery stores.

Do you have more recipes that use miso paste?

Yes! I love using yellow miso paste to boost the flavor of food. You can try miso mushroom pasta , miso butter salmon , miso butter sweet potatoes and Instant Pot mushroom barley soup .

Tahini is made from hulled white sesame seeds that have been ground into a smooth, creamy consistency. It has a nutty and slightly bitter flavor. The texture is similar to a runny nut butter.

Is this a good salad for meal prep?

Yes, both kale and spinach have a firm texture that won't turn limp and soggy quickly. You can toss this salad in the morning and it will still be fresh and crunchy for lunch. If you want to meal prep for several days, I recommend keeping the dressing and toasted breadcrumbs separate from the greens.

Kale and Spinach Salad with Miso Tahini Dressing

A bowl of spinach and kale salad tossed in a creamy miso tahini dressing.

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This kale and spinach salad is both nutritious and delicious! The creamy miso tahini dressing is similar to caesar dressing and adds rich and creamy flavor. Crunchy breadcrumbs and salty parmesan cheese are the perfect topping.

Author: Jenny Meier
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salads
Method: Mix
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Salad

1 bunch Tuscan kale (also called Lacinto kale)
3 ounces baby spinach (half a bag)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano (optional)

Miso Tahini Dressing

1 tablespoon yellow miso
4 tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons water (add more if needed)
2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
1 teaspoon honey - optional
1/4 cup sunflower oil (or other neutral-flavored oil)

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Instructions

Tear or cut the kale leaves from the stems. Stack the kale leaves in a pile and roll them up like a cigar. Slice the leaves into thin ribbons.
Combine kale and spinach in a large salad bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the miso, lemon juice, tahini, water, mustard and honey until smooth. Slowly whisk in the oil until the dressing is smooth and thick. If the dressing seems too thick, add another tablespoon of water.
In a saute pan, mix together the olive oil and panko. Sprinkle salt over the panko. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the panko is nicely toasted and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Most of the browning will happen in the last minute.
Toss the kale and spinach salad with the dressing. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs and grated cheese over the top.

Notes

There are many additional ingredients you can add to this salad, including chicken breast, salmon, avocado, quinoa, nuts, dried cranberries or dried cherries.

This salad holds up pretty well if made ahead of time. The best way to store leftovers is in an airtight container for up to two days. If you want to store the salad longer (up to 4 days) then keep the greens and dressing separate, and toss the salad right before eating.

If the dressing is kept separate in a jar in the refrigerator, it will stay fresh for up to 5 days. The consistency will thicken in the refrigerator. You can whisk in a little bit of water to loosen the dressing and make it more pourable.

Adding honey to the dressing is optional - taste the dressing first then decide if you want to add a hint of sweetness.

Miso paste can be found in the refrigerated section of grocery stores. You can store miso in an airtight container in the refrigerator indefinitely.

An opened jar of tahini can stay fresh for a year in a cool, dark pantry.

Find it online: https://www.kitchenskip.com/kale-and-spinach-salad-with-miso-tahini-dressing/