Tomato, Arugula and Quinoa Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

Tomato, Arugula and Quinoa Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons white miso
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1-2 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup extra-light olive oil (or other neutral oil)
  • 1 pint sweet cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 bag baby arugula
  • 1 1/2 cup red quinoa (cooked and cooled, see package instructions)

Directions

for the vinaigrette
1. Whisk first 6 ingredients together until smooth (or use your Magic Bullet or other blended). Add olive oil and blend or whisk vigorously until you have a creamy dressing.
for the salad
2. Toss salad ingredients with 1/4 cup of the miso vinaigrette and toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store remaining vinaigrette refrigerated in a jar or other sealed container.