Heart-Healthy Asian Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with the irresistible flavor of this Heart-Healthy Asian Salad Dressing—a quick and easy recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring a blend of low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and two heart-healthy oils—sesame and olive—this dressing strikes the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet notes from a splash of honey. Infused with the bold, aromatic flavors of freshly grated ginger and minced garlic, and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this Asian-style dressing adds richness and depth to any salad or vegetable dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's simple to whip up and store for up to a week, making it a great go-to for meal prep. Perfect for anyone seeking healthier salad topping options without sacrificing taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 medium, minced Garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce and 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar.
Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl.
Pour in 1 tablespoon of honey to add a touch of sweetness.
Using a microplane or the fine side of a box grater, grate 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger directly into the bowl.
Add 1 medium garlic clove, minced, to infuse the dressing with a pungent aroma.
Season with 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is well combined and slightly emulsified.
Finally, stir in 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds to add a nutty flavor and texture.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more soy sauce for saltiness, vinegar for acidity, or honey for sweetness, according to your preference.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or use immediately on your favorite salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1004 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 53 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.
