Japanese Salad Dressing Ii
Elevate your salads with the vibrant and umami-rich flavors of Japanese Salad Dressing II! This versatile dressing combines the perfect balance of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil with the zing of freshly grated ginger and minced garlic. A touch of honey, lemon juice, and sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness, while toasted sesame seeds lend a nutty aroma if you choose to include them. Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade Japanese dressing is light, flavorful, and free from artificial additives. Use it to drizzle over crisp greens, steamed veggies, or even as a marinade for meats and seafood. Store it in the fridge to let the flavors meld beautifully, ensuring every bite is bursting with deliciousness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and vegetable oil.
Add the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic to the bowl. Stir well to combine and evenly distribute the flavors.
Whisk in the honey, lemon juice, sugar, and water until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
For an extra layer of flavor, stir in the toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight jar or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake or stir the dressing well before serving. Drizzle over salads, steamed vegetables, or use as a marinade for meats and seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.3 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1731 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 220 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.
