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Salad with Ginger-Sesame-Miso Dressing

Name: Salad with Ginger-Sesame-Miso Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Miso; 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar; ¾ tsp Tamari soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; ¼ tsp Ginger root; 1 tbsp Water; 2 cup shredded Romaine lettuce; ¼ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes; ¼ cup strips or slices Carrots

Per 1 serving · 226 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

180

9%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.3g
7% of calories
Carbs
10g
22% of calories
Fat
15g
71% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Salad with Ginger-Sesame-Miso Dressing (226 g) has 180 calories, with 3.3 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (76% DV), Vitamin K (90% DV) and folate (b9) (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

79cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.8g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.9g

4.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A76%
Vitamin K90%
Folate (B9)36%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Vitamin C13%
Vitamin B614%
Iron18%
Potassium10%
Phosphorus10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium26%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 min

1
Place miso, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and water into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
2
In a bowl, combine shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and sliced carrots. Add the dressing and toss until evenly coated.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (226 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	684 μg	76%
Vitamin C	12 mg	13%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	5%
Vitamin K	108 μg	90%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	143 μg	36%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	23 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	52 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	18%
Potassium	466 mg	10%
Magnesium	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	70 mg	10%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.1 mg	15%
Manganese	0.3 mg	14%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	1,106 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	7,646 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	1,158 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	6 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0.4 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 180 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

34min
Walking (3.5 mph)
22min
Cycling (moderate)
15min
Running (6 mph)
25min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Salad with Ginger-Sesame-Miso Dressing?

One serving of Salad with Ginger-Sesame-Miso Dressing (1 serving) has 180 calories, which works out to 79 calories per 100 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Salad with Ginger-Sesame-Miso Dressing high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Salad with Ginger-Sesame-Miso Dressing keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 22% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Salad with Ginger-Sesame-Miso Dressing?

603 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Salad with Ginger-Sesame-Miso Dressing?

4.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (226 g)

Calories180

% Daily Value*

Total fat 15g	19%
Saturated fat 2.1g	10%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 603mg	26%
Total carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary fiber 3.9g	14%
Total sugars 4.3g
Protein 3.3g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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