Keto Roasted Sesame Dressing
Elevate your meals with this flavorful Keto Roasted Sesame Dressing—a low-carb twist on an Asian-inspired classic. Packed with the nutty aroma of toasted sesame seeds, the umami of soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option), and the tang of rice vinegar, this quick 10-minute dressing is the perfect keto-friendly addition to salads, roasted veggies, or grilled meats. Sweetened with Swerve for a guilt-free touch of sweetness, it combines bold ingredients like ginger, garlic, and sesame oil for an irresistibly balanced taste. Easy to prepare and versatile, this creamy dressing can be stored for up to a week, making it a meal prep favorite for those on a ketogenic or low-carb diet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (Tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Swerve Sweetener
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Start by heating a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast them for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and aromatic. Be careful not to burn them.
Remove the toasted sesame seeds from the skillet and let them cool for a couple of minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine cooled sesame seeds, soy sauce, avocado oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, Swerve Sweetener, ginger powder, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt.
Whisk all the ingredients together until the sugar substitute is dissolved and everything is well combined.
Transfer the dressing to a mason jar or an airtight container and shake well to ensure even mixing.
Before serving, shake well and taste. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or vinegar if necessary.
Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2658 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 312 mg | 7% | |
*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.
