Fragrant Sesame Dressing for Orzo Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Elevate your orzo salad with this Fragrant Sesame Dressing, a perfect blend of nutty sesame oil, tangy rice vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from honey. Balanced with the warmth of freshly grated ginger, the zing of lemon juice, and a savory touch of soy sauce, this versatile dressing is rich with bold, East Asian-inspired flavors. Toasted sesame seeds infuse every bite with crunchy texture and aromatic depth, while garlic and black pepper add a subtle kick. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make dressing is the ultimate finishing touch for salads, grains, and more. Perfect for meal prepping or quick weeknight dinners, it’s your go-to recipe for turning simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sesame oil, olive oil, and rice vinegar. Whisk until well mixed.

2. Add the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the bowl. Whisk again to blend the ingredients evenly.

3. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and aromatic.

4. Taste the dressing and adjust the salt, pepper, or honey as needed to balance the flavors.

5. Let the dressing sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

6. Drizzle over a freshly cooked and cooled orzo salad, toss to combine, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (31.6g)

Calories		141
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		14.5 g	19%
	Saturated Fat	2.1 g	10%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	2.9 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		266 mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate		2.8 g	1%
	Dietary Fiber	0.2 g	1%
	Total Sugars	1.5 g
Protein		0.7 g	1%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		11 mg	1%
Iron		0.2 mg	1%
Potassium		32 mg	1%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 522 cal (90.5%%)

Protein: 10 cal (1.9%%)

Carbs: 44 cal (7.7%%)