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Close-up of a glass carafe with Asian Sesame Salad Dressing, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds.

Asian Sesame Salad Dressing: The Ultimate 5-Minute Restaurant-Style Vinaigrette

A vibrant, dark amber Asian Sesame Salad Dressing featuring toasted sesame oil, honey, and fresh ginger. Perfectly balanced for salads or marinades with visible toasted sesame seeds and cracked black pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Dressing, Salad
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Toasted Sesame Oil Ensure it is toasted for flavor
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Soy Sauce Can use Tamari for Gluten-Free
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) Rice Vinegar Unseasoned preferred
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Honey Or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Garlic Minced finely
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 tbsp (9g) Toasted White Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) Cracked Black Pepper Freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Glass Carafe For serving and storage
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Microplane For grating ginger

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger until they form a fine consistency to ensure they stay suspended in the dressing.
  2. In a small bowl or carafe, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey until the honey is fully incorporated.
  3. Slowly pour in the toasted sesame oil while whisking to create a temporary emulsion.
  4. Stir in the sesame seeds, black pepper, garlic, and ginger. Transfer to a glass carafe for serving.

Notes

Allow the dressing to sit for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Shake vigorously before each use as natural separation occurs.