Oriental Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with the bold, savory-sweet flavors of this Oriental Salad Dressing—a simple yet irresistible blend bursting with Asian-inspired ingredients. Crafted in just 10 minutes, this easy homemade salad dressing combines soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for a rich umami base, enhanced by the warmth of fresh garlic and ginger. A touch of honey adds balanced sweetness, while toasted sesame seeds bring a nutty crunch. Perfect for drizzling over greens, noodle salads, or grilled vegetables, this versatile dressing is as delicious as it is quick to make. Refrigerate it to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a restaurant-quality flair right at home! Keywords: oriental salad dressing, Asian-inspired dressing, homemade salad dressing, sesame ginger dressing, quick salad recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (e.g., canola or vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Mince the garlic clove and grate the ginger using a fine grater, or finely chop them if you don’t have a grater.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey until the honey is completely dissolved.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and neutral oil into the mixture. Whisk to combine thoroughly.

Step 4

Stir in the toasted sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper, and mix everything together until well-incorporated.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness, if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a covered container or jar and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Shake or stir the dressing before serving, and drizzle it over your favorite salad for a flavorful finishing touch!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	174.7 grams (174.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	632

Total Fat 57.30g	73%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2321mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 30.70g	11%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 26.10g
Protein 5.20g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 224mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.2%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 18.6%