This sauce was inspired by the savory, umamilicious sauce I used to get on my Macro Plate from Souen, a small Macrobiotic restaurant chain that was in NYC for almost 50 years years. Check out my version here: plant lover’s mighty Macro Plate.

In addition to being delicious, this dressing is packed with some serious nutrition you can feel really good about: 

• Tahini, and specifically, sesame oil is a source of polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats, which support healthy arteries. It’s also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties (source).
• Miso is a good source of B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and also has gut health benefits as a fermented food (source).
• Garlic is a good source of selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, sulfur and antioxidants. It has cancer prevention properties, promotes heart health by preventing arteries from hardening, and helps the body absorb iron (source).
• Avocado oil is a great source of healthy fat, which helps your body adsorb fat-soluble nutrients, like beta-carotene, which will be in your Plant Lover’s Mighty Macro Plate. There’s also evidence that it’s beneficial for the cardiovascular system (source).
• Lemon juice is a good source of Vitamin C, aids digestion, improves cholesterol and has anti-cancer properties as well (source).

To make this gluten free, omit the miso and replace with extra tahini.