🍋 Creamy Lemon Poppy Seed Miso Dressing – Tangy, Savory & Vegan

This Creamy Lemon Poppy Seed Miso Dressing is a bright, tangy, and savory addition to any slaw, salad, or roasted vegetable dish. Made with aquafaba, Dijon mustard, lemon, and miso, this dairy-free dressing is both creamy and full of umami flavor. The poppy seeds add just the right amount of crunch, making it a versatile and refreshing dressing for everyday meals.

Why You’ll Love This Lemon Poppy Miso Dressing

• Vegan & Dairy-Free – 100% plant-based and naturally creamy.

• Bright & Refreshing – Fresh lemon zest and juice balance savory miso.

• Nutritious & Flavorful – Aquafaba adds body without oil-heavy calories.

• Versatile – Perfect for salads, grain bowls, slaws, or drizzled on roasted veggies.

🌱 Ingredients You’ll Need

• ¼ cup aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, divided (1 tablespoon + 3 tablespoons)

• ¾ cup olive oil

• ¼ teaspoon stevia powder

• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

• ¼ cup lemon juice

• 3 tablespoons white miso

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• ¼ teaspoon celery salt

• ¼ teaspoon poppy seeds

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create the Base

In a large measuring cup or wide-mouth jar, combine aquafaba, Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

2. Emulsify

Using an immersion blender, blend while slowly drizzling in olive oil to create a creamy emulsion.

3. Add Flavor

Add the remaining vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, miso, garlic, onion powder, celery salt, poppy seeds, and kosher salt. Blend again until smooth.

4. Adjust to Taste

Taste and adjust with more vinegar, salt, or lemon juice if needed.

5. Serve & Store

Serve over salads, slaws, or roasted vegetables. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Use as a dressing for coleslaw (pictured: red and green cabbage, red onion, carrot, celery, fresh parley) or grain bowls.

• Toss with a crisp green salad for a zesty kick.

• Drizzle over roasted veggies like Brussels sprouts or Broccoli.

• Spread on sandwiches or wraps as a flavorful condiment.

💡 Pro Tips

• Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.

• Blend until completely smooth for a silky texture.

• If you like a sweeter dressing, add an extra pinch of stevia or maple syrup.