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A small jar filled with homemade ginger sesame dressing.

Ginger Sesame Dressing

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This ginger sesame dressing is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for salads, grain bowls, or even as a flavorful marinade!
Course Condiments
Cuisine American, Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 74
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar seasoned (or mirin)
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • 4-6 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
  • 5 teaspoons soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or tahini)
  • 2 inches of fresh ginger finely grated
  • 2 pinches ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Mellow the garlic. First, add the rice vinegar to a small blender, bowl, or glass jar. Then, grate the garlic into the container, swishing it around so the garlic is submerged under the rice vinegar. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes; it will tame the sharpness that is common with raw garlic.
    Grated garlic mellowing in a small amount of rice vinegar.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Pour in the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh grated ginger, and black pepper.
    A mini blender filled with ingredients needed to make vinaigrette.
  • Blend or mix well. Pulse the dressing in a mini blender, mix with a handheld frother, or whisk vigorously by hand. Once the dressing comes together, it’s ready to serve.
    A small blender cup filled with ginger sesame dressing.
  • Shake before serving. If you’re preparing your dressing in advance, I recommend transferring it to a small glass jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator until you’re ready. The dressing will separate with time, so give it a good shake before serving.
    A small jar filled with ginger sesame dressing.

Notes

Storage: Keep dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Shake well before serving.
With lime: Substitute the rice wine vinegar for fresh lime juice. 
With peanut butter: Mix in 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter. Taste and adjust flavors as needed. 

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg