Asian Salad Dressing Recipe
This quick and flavorful Asian Sesame Salad Dressing is made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic—plus a touch of sweetness from honey or agave. It’s the perfect balance of salty, tangy, nutty, and sweet. Use it to dress cabbage slaw, noodle salads, or drizzle over grilled chicken and rice bowls. Ready in 5 minutes with no blender needed!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup rice vinegar - or red wine vinegar; for a more mild taste, start with 2 tbsp
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil - plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce - optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger - grated
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha - optional
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave - plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- salt - to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, combine the canola oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, hoisin sauce (if using), grated ginger, minced garlic, sriracha (if using), honey or agave, and sesame seeds.
- Whisk vigorously until the dressing is well combined and emulsified. If using a jar, seal with a lid and shake until fully blended.
- Give it a taste and adjust as needed—add more honey for sweetness, sesame oil for nuttiness, or sriracha for heat. Season with salt to taste.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Shake or stir before each use, as separation is natural.
Notes
Yield: Approximately ¾ cup (6 fluid ounces).
Serving: 6 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Storage Tips:
- Store the dressing in a sealed jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The oil may separate from the vinegar, simply s hake well before each use.
- For best flavor and texture, allow the dressing to come to room temperature before serving if it thickens in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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