Nut-Free Asian Sesame Dressing
Elevate your salads, noodles, or marinades with this Nut-Free Asian Sesame Dressing—bursting with bold, aromatic flavors and ready in just 10 minutes! This quick and easy dressing combines the toasty depth of sesame seeds, the umami kick of soy sauce, the tang of rice vinegar and lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness from honey, all enhanced by fresh ginger and garlic for a zesty finish. Perfect for those avoiding nuts, this recipe is full of flavor without compromise, making it a versatile addition to your kitchen. Whether drizzled over crisp greens or used to marinate proteins, this nut-free dressing delivers a balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes you'll keep coming back to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by toasting the sesame seeds in a small dry pan over medium heat, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a mixing bowl, grate the fresh ginger using a microplane or a fine grater to yield about 1 teaspoon.
Mince the garlic clove finely.
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lemon juice, toasted sesame seeds, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Whisk everything together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as necessary.
Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Shake well before use and enjoy with your favorite salad, noodles, or as a marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2322 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 287 mg | 6% | |
*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.
