Low Cal Fat Free Asian Dressing Similar to Islands China Coast
Elevate your salads with this Low-Calorie Fat-Free Asian Dressing, thoughtfully crafted to replicate the iconic flavors of Islands’ China Coast dressing. This vibrant and guilt-free recipe combines tangy rice vinegar, zesty orange juice, savory low-sodium soy sauce, and a touch of sweet honey for a perfectly balanced profile. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic add layers of aromatic depth, while a hint of sesame oil flavor extract (optional) brings subtle nuttiness without the added fat. The dressing is lightly thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a smooth, velvety consistency that clings to greens beautifully. Ready in just minutes, this healthy Asian-inspired dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp salads, noodle bowls, or even as a marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds for a pop of texture and flavor, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dressing made right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil flavor extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, fresh orange juice, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil flavor extract (if using). Whisk well to blend the flavors.
In a separate small cup, mix the water and cornstarch until fully dissolved to create a slurry.
Pour the slurry into a small saucepan and gently heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken. This step should take about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes.
Once cooled, whisk the thickened water-cornstarch mixture into the dressing base from step 1 until smoothly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more soy sauce for saltiness, orange juice for sweetness, or rice vinegar for tanginess if desired.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Optionally, garnish your salad with a sprinkle of sesame seeds before drizzling on the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1003 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 94 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.
