Sesame Soy Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with the bold, umami-packed flavors of this Sesame Soy Salad Dressing—a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes with a hint of nuttiness. Made with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey, this quick and easy dressing is brought to life with fresh garlic, zesty ginger, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, it pairs beautifully with leafy greens, grain bowls, or even as a marinade for your favorite proteins. Customize the heat with a touch of red pepper flakes, and enjoy a versatile dressing that’s sure to become a kitchen staple. This homemade Asian-inspired salad dressing is gluten-free-friendly and can be stored for up to a week, making it an essential addition to meal prep. Perfect for those seeking flavorful and healthy dressing options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
Peel and grate the ginger until you have 1 teaspoon of grated ginger.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, and honey.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger into the mixture.
Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and water to slightly thin out the dressing.
If you like some heat, add red pepper flakes and mix well.
Whisk or shake the jar vigorously until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., more soy sauce for saltiness or honey for sweetness).
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1731 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 213 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.
