Healthy Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe
This Healthy Sesame Ginger Dressing is a quick and easy recipe packed with vibrant flavors from toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, and a hint of maple syrup. Perfect as a salad dressing, marinade, or dipping sauce, it combines wholesome ingredients for a nutritious and delicious addition to your meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About ½ cup (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Oils and Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
Sauces and Sweeteners
- 1.5 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce (to make this recipe gluten-free, use coconut aminos or tamari)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp tahini
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ½ Tbsp ginger root, finely grated (about 1 inch of ginger root or ⅙ tsp ground ginger)
Instructions
- Grate Ginger: Finely grate fresh ginger root using a microplane or fine grater to release its fresh, zesty flavor for the dressing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, add extra virgin olive oil, toasted sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, tahini, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Whisk Together: Whisk all the ingredients thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well blended, ensuring the tahini and oils emulsify properly.
- Add Lime (Optional): For an extra zing, squeeze in half a fresh lime and stir to incorporate its bright citrus notes into the dressing.
- Alternative Method – Shake: Place all the ingredients in a mason jar, secure the lid tightly, and shake vigorously until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Alternative Method – Blend: For an ultra-smooth texture, add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend for 30-60 seconds until creamy and fully emulsified.
Notes
- To make this dressing gluten-free, substitute low sodium soy sauce with coconut aminos or tamari.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
- This dressing keeps well refrigerated for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- Use as a salad dressing, marinade for grilled vegetables or meats, or a dip for fresh veggies.
- Fresh ginger provides the best flavor; however, ground ginger can be used in a pinch.
Keywords: sesame ginger dressing, healthy salad dressing, gluten free dressing, tahini dressing, quick dressing, easy homemade dressing, Asian dressing
