Lunch: Sesame Miso Vinaigrette

Recipe by Joe Yonan Like the best dressings, this is good on so much more than greens: Drizzle it on roasted sweet potatoes, brush it onto broiled eggplant, or toss it with cold soba or udon noodles. Use it to marinate mushrooms before grilling them to m

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Honey, Miso

Health and fertility benefits of Sesame Miso Vinaigrette

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Miso is extremely nutrient-dense and believed to alkalinize the body and stop the effects of carcinogens in the system.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons white miso
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar, preferably unseasoned
6 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as canola
2 to 3 teaspoons honey
Sea salt

Instructions

Sprinkle the sesame seeds into a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until the sesame seeds have darkened and become fragrant, just a few minutes. Immediately transfer them to a plate to cool; if you leave them to cool in the pan, they can burn.
Use a fork to whisk the miso and sesame oil in a small jar fitted with a lid until smooth. Add the vinegar, vegetable oil, sesame seeds, and honey, close the lid tightly, and vigorously shake to emulsify the dressing. Taste and add more honey if desired, plus salt, and shake again. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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