Chinese Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this bold and flavorful Chinese Salad Dressing, a quick and versatile recipe that brings the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet notes to your table. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey, this dressing is infused with the warmth of freshly grated ginger and the kick of minced garlic. For an extra layer of spice, a pinch of chili flakes can be added, while optional green onions and sesame seeds offer a delightful crunch and visual appeal. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade dressing pairs beautifully with Asian-inspired salads, noodle dishes, or even as a marinade for proteins. Easy to make, customizable, and delicious, this dressing is destined to be a staple in your fridge for a week of flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Green onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon White or black sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
If you like some heat, add the chili flakes to the mixture.
Stir in the water to adjust the consistency of the dressing, making it thin enough to coat the salad evenly but still flavorful.
Whisk the ingredients together until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust the flavors to your liking—add a bit more soy sauce for saltiness, rice vinegar for tang, or honey for sweetness as needed.
Optionally, stir in the finely chopped green onion and sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle with a tight lid for storage or immediate use.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or stir well before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1732 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
