Oriental Sesame Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with the rich, nutty flavor of this Oriental Sesame Salad Dressing, a quick and easy recipe ready in just 10 minutes! This homemade dressing blends the perfect balance of savory soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, and aromatic toasted sesame oil, sweetened with a touch of honey. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic add a zing of freshness, while sesame seeds offer a delightful crunch. Whisked into a smooth, velvety emulsion, this versatile dressing pairs beautifully with crisp greens, Asian-inspired slaws, or even as a marinade for chicken or tofu. Simple to make yet bursting with bold flavors, this sesame dressing is a must-have for anyone craving an authentic, restaurant-worthy taste at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger to measure 1 teaspoon.
Peel and mince the garlic clove.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and honey until fully combined.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame seeds, water, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Whisk vigorously to emulsify the ingredients into a smooth, cohesive dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or honey if desired.
Transfer the dressing into a glass jar or bottle with a tight lid for storage.
Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Shake or whisk the dressing before using, and drizzle over your favorite salad or use as a marinade for proteins like chicken or tofu.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2325 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 238 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.
