Whole30 Toasted Sesame Dressing
Elevate your meals with this flavorful Whole30 Toasted Sesame Dressing, a perfect blend of nutty sesame seeds, fragrant toasted sesame oil, and fresh aromatics like garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Designed for those following the Whole30 program, this dressing features coconut aminos and unsweetened rice vinegar for a naturally sweet and tangy profile without added sugars. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe transforms simple salads, roasted veggies, or grilled proteins into a gourmet experience. Whether you're meal prepping or whipping up a last-minute dish, this homemade sesame dressing is a healthy, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly way to boost flavor while staying on track with your diet goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil (toasted)
- 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar (unsweetened, Whole30-compliant)
- 1 medium Garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the sesame seeds.
Toast the sesame seeds, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until they turn light golden brown and release a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, toasted sesame oil, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Once the toasted sesame seeds have cooled, either grind them coarsely using a mortar and pestle or leave them whole for texture. Add them to the dressing and stir well.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Shake well before using, and drizzle over your favorite salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1411 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 106 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.
