Sugar-Free Roasted Sesame Dressing
Elevate your dishes with this Sugar-Free Roasted Sesame Dressing, a flavorful, guilt-free addition to salads, marinades, and grilled vegetables. This quick and easy recipe combines the nutty richness of toasted sesame seeds with the vibrant acidity of rice vinegar and freshly squeezed lemon juice, balanced perfectly with low-sodium soy sauce and fragrant sesame oil. Enhanced with a touch of grated ginger, minced garlic, and a hint of chili flakes for a gentle kick, this versatile dressing is both healthy and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it boasts no added sugars while delivering bold umami flavors, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious foodies. Store it in the fridge and shake well before serving for a salad dressing your tastebuds won’t forget!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Begin by toasting the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning and toast until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Add the freshly grated ginger and minced garlic to the wet mixture. Whisk together until the ingredients are well combined.
Sprinkle in the chili flakes and mix again.
Once the sesame seeds have cooled, roughly grind them using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder, leaving some seeds whole for added texture.
Add the ground sesame seeds, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the dressing mixture. Whisk until well incorporated.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add a bit more lemon juice for acidity, or more salt to enhance the flavors.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate. Shake well before serving.
Use this dressing as desired on salads, as a marinade, or to enhance the flavor of grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2095 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 484 mg | 10% | |
*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.
