Copycat Applebee's Oriental Salad Dressing
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Copycat Applebee's Oriental Salad Dressing
Description
This salad dressing combines rice vinegar and sugar to provide a sweet and tangy base, fully dissolving the sugar first for smoothness. The mayonnaise adds creaminess, while two types of sesame oil—refined for a subtle nuttiness and toasted for a deeper sesame aroma—bring complexity to the flavor. Dijon mustard ties the ingredients together with mild pungency and emulsifying properties.
The resulting dressing is ideal for drizzling over greens and Asian-inspired salads, providing a slightly sweet, tangy, and creamy coating with aromatic sesame notes. Its balanced profile complements crunchy vegetables and mild lettuces.
Store the dressing refrigerated in a sealed container for up to one week to maintain freshness and flavor. When purchasing rice vinegar, choose plain rice vinegar rather than seasoned rice wine vinegar to avoid excess sweetness. Both types of sesame oil can typically be found in grocery stores, with toasted sesame oil usually located in the Asian foods section.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil refined
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and rice vinegar in a medium bowl and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the mayonnaise, both sesame oils, and the mustard and stir until well blended.
Notes
- Store the dressing in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
- Use plain rice vinegar, not seasoned rice wine vinegar, to avoid overly sweet flavor.
- Find refined sesame oil in the oils section and toasted sesame oil in the Asian foods aisle.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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