Heart-Healthy Roasted Sesame Dressing
Elevate your salads and dishes with this delectable Heart-Healthy Roasted Sesame Dressing, packed with flavorful ingredients and wholesome goodness! Featuring golden, toasted sesame seeds and a blend of pantry staples like extra virgin olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey, this recipe is a perfect balance of nutty, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Infused with fresh ginger and garlic for an aromatic kick, this quick-to-prepare dressing is ready in just 15 minutes and is perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious, homemade alternative to store-bought options. Whether drizzled over crisp greens, used as a marinade, or for dipping, this light yet rich sesame dressing is a must-try for health-conscious food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the sesame seeds. Roast them, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Once done, remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the roasted sesame seeds with olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lemon juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper.
Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until well combined and the dressing has emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust according to your preference. You may add a bit more honey if you prefer sweetness or an extra dash of vinegar for tang.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid for storage. Shake well before each use.
Store any unused dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.0 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1010 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 2% | |
*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.
