5 from 27 votes
Sesame Dressing Recipe
This Sesame Dressing combines toasted sesame seeds, brown sugar, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and soy sauce into a balanced, flavorful dressing. It brings a sweet, tangy, and nutty profile with a smooth, pourable texture, suitable for salads or drizzling over vegetables. The combination of ingredients allows it to be stored or used immediately after allowing flavors to meld.
Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings:
12
servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories:
135 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (see note 1)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds see note 3, toasted
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl with a whisk, or in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine brown sugar, olive oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, and soy sauce.
- If you're going to use the dressing right away, let it sit out on the counter to let the flavors meld. Otherwise, store it in the refrigerator and shake it up again before you use it.
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Notes
- Brown sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup depending on your preference.
- Red wine vinegar can be replaced with rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar for a milder flavor.
- Toast sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant to enhance flavor.
- This recipe yields about 1½ cups, enough for twelve 2-tablespoon servings.
- Store leftover dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days; shake or whisk well before each use.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 tbsp
Calories
135kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tbsp | |
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.