Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe

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5

84 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    68 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe

Sesame Ginger Dressing blends sesame oil, tahini, honey, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic into a smooth, creamy sauce. This dressing carries a balance of nutty, tangy, and sweet flavors with a gentle warmth from fresh ginger and garlic. It can be drizzled on salads, steamed vegetables, or grilled meats to enhance their taste without overpowering them. The combination of oils and vinegars creates a versatile texture that coats ingredients evenly.

Description

Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe combines neutral cooking oil with toasted sesame oil and rice wine vinegar to produce a balanced, flavorful base. Tahini and honey add creaminess and a mild sweetness, while soy sauce provides a salty depth. Fresh minced ginger and garlic give the dressing a pungent and aromatic character. The ingredients are whisked together until creamy and can be stored refrigerated for up to a week, allowing the flavors to meld further over time.

The dressing's creamy yet light texture makes it suitable for use on a variety of dishes, including leafy green salads, rice bowls, or as a dipping sauce. The presence of both soy sauce and sesame oil gives an Asian-inspired flavor profile that complements many vegetables and proteins.

While the recipe indicates sesame seeds shown in pictures are optional for garnish, adding them can provide a subtle crunch and enhance the sesame flavor.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil gluten-free or coco aminos as needed
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tahini can sub maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons honey can sub maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl until nice and creamy. 
  2. Store for up to a week in your fridge. 

Notes

  • Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds into the dressing for texture and additional flavor.
  • Store the dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to one week for best freshness.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 tablespoon Calories 68kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 18mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1⅛

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 tablespoon
Calories 68kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 18mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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