Spicy Soy Ginger Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this bold and flavorful Spicy Soy Ginger Salad Dressing, a perfect blend of zesty, sweet, and spicy notes. Crafted from a mix of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, this dressing gets its vibrant kick from freshly grated ginger and chili paste, balanced by a touch of honey and bright lime juice. Ready in just 10 minutes with easy pantry staples, it's perfect for drizzling over crisp greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. For an added touch of texture and flavor, garnish your dish with sesame seeds before serving. This versatile, homemade salad dressing is as delicious as it is easy, and once you try it, you'll never go back to store-bought!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and chili paste. Whisk until well blended.
Stir in the lime juice, vegetable oil, and water to thin out the dressing to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more honey for sweetness or extra chili paste for heat.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, shake or stir the dressing to recombine the ingredients.
Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds over your salad as a garnish before drizzling with the spicy soy ginger dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
79 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% | |
*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.
