Soy-Free Asian Dressing
Elevate your meals with this boldly flavored Soy-Free Asian Dressing, the perfect alternative for those avoiding soy-based sauces. This quick and easy recipe combines the richness of tahini with the tanginess of rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, and a touch of toasted sesame oil for a silky, nutty base. Infused with aromatic ginger and garlic, and subtly sweetened with honey, this dressing achieves a harmonious balance of savory, sweet, and zesty flavors. Enhanced by fish sauce for umami depth, it’s gluten-free, soy-free, and ready in just 10 minutes. Whether drizzled over crisp salads, used as a marinade for proteins, or served alongside fresh veggies as a dipping sauce, this versatile dressing adds irresistible Asian-inspired flair to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Peel and grate the fresh ginger using a fine grater until you have one teaspoon.
Mince the garlic clove finely.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rice vinegar, tahini, and toasted sesame oil.
Add the honey, fish sauce, and lime juice to the mixture. Whisk until everything is well combined.
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then whisk again to incorporate the seasonings.
Slowly whisk in the water until the dressing achieves your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice for acidity or honey for sweetness.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
Shake well before each use and enjoy over salads, as a marinade, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3727 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2344 mg | 180% | |
| Iron | 10715.0 mg | 59528% | |
| Potassium | 277 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.
