Sesame Soy Dressing for One
Elevate your meals with this quick and flavorful Sesame Soy Dressing for One—a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet with a hint of nutty richness. Crafted in just 5 minutes, this single-serving recipe combines pantry staples like soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar, enhanced with honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness and a fragrant touch of garlic and ginger. Whether you drizzle it over crisp salads, grain bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce, this versatile dressing is easily adjustable to your taste with a splash of water for thinning. Top with sesame seeds for an irresistible crunch and an extra layer of flavor. Perfect for anyone seeking a small-batch, homemade condiment packed with bold, umami goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Water (optional, for thinning)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey or maple syrup. Mix until well combined.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
If the dressing is too strong, stir in 1 teaspoon of water to thin it out to your desired taste and consistency.
Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for a bit of crunch and additional flavor.
Serve immediately drizzled over your salad, grain bowl, or use it as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
79 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 578 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 77 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.
