Heart-Healthy Sesame Vinaigrette
Transform your everyday salads with this vibrant and heart-healthy sesame vinaigrette—a delightful blend of robust flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring nutrient-rich extra virgin olive oil and toasted sesame oil, this dressing combines tangy rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, and a touch of honey for a subtly sweet, umami-packed twist. Fresh ginger, garlic, and lemon juice elevate the flavor profile, while toasted sesame seeds add texture and depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile vinaigrette is perfect for leafy greens, hearty grain salads, or as a flavorful marinade. Easy to make and fridge-friendly for up to two weeks, it’s a go-to for guilt-free, nourishing meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and toasted sesame oil until well combined.
Add the rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, and honey to the oil mixture, whisking thoroughly to ensure the honey dissolves completely.
Stir in the sesame seeds, minced fresh ginger, and minced garlic, mixing until evenly distributed.
Add the lemon juice and ground black pepper, and whisk again to combine all ingredients into a uniform mixture.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning or tanginess by adding a touch more lemon juice or pepper if desired.
Pour the vinaigrette into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well before serving or storing.
Refrigerate the vinaigrette for up to two weeks. Shake well before each use. It's perfect for dressing leafy greens, grain salads, or as a marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 89.0 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 561 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 91 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.
