Recipes Shaved Zucchini with Miso Vinaigrette 5.0 (3,596) Add your rating & review In addition to salt, Tyler Florence uses miso—the creamy Japanese soybean paste'to season his crisp salad of zucchini ribbons tossed with toasted sesame seeds and crackling strips of nori (dried seaweed). Be sure to serve this zucchini salad as soon as it's ready because it can get watery while it sits.Plus: More Vegetable Recipes and Tips By Tyler Florence Tyler Florence Instagram Twitter Website Tyler Florence is a 25-year veteran of the Food Network. He currently owns and operates three restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 30, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Maura McEvoy Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 8 to 10 Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds 3 tablespoons white miso paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 scallions, chopped 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 Thai chile, very thinly sliced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 firm medium zucchini 1 sheet of nori, julienned (see Note) Directions If using white sesame seeds, in a small skillet, toast them over moderate heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, scallions, rice vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and chile. Whisk in the olive oil and stir in the cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Using a mandoline, cut the zucchini lengthwise into paper-thin slices. In a very large bowl, toss the zucchini with the dressing. Transfer to a platter. Scatter the nori and toasted sesame seeds on top and serve right away. Make Ahead The miso vinaigrette can be refrigerated overnight. Notes The easiest way to julienne the nori is with a pair of scissors. Rate it Print