Healthy Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe, Quick and Easy

Sesame Ginger Dressing with a hand whisking it together.

Healthy Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe, Quick and Easy

Mallory

This easy 5-minute Sesame Ginger Dressing is a flavorful balance of nutty sesame, spicy ginger, and sweet soy sauce! It makes a perfect salad dressing for crunchy cabbage salads or kale salad and can also be used as a a dipping sauce or marinade. Just a few simple ingredients is truly all you need to make a delicious dressing!

5 from 2 votes

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Cook Time 5

Course lunch

Cuisine Asian

Servings

Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

1 garlic press optional but suggested
1 microplane grater optional but suggested for grating fresh ginger
1 small mixing bowl
1 whisk
1 mason jar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1.5 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (to make this recipe gluten-free, use coconut aminos or tamari)
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoon tahini
1 clove garlic, finely minced
½ tablespoon ginger root, finely grated (about 1 inch of ginger root or ⅙ teaspoon ground ginger)

Instructions

Finely grate fresh ginger root.
Combine all your ingredients in a small bowl and whisk them together until smooth.
Optional: squeeze in half a fresh lime for added flavor.
Alternative Method #1: Shake it up - skip the bowl and whisk and make this dressing in a mason jar by adding all of the ingredients, securing the lid, and shaking it until everything is well combined.
Alternative Method #2: Blend it Up - use a food processor or blender instead. Simply add the ingredients and blend for 30-60 seconds or until smooth.

Notes

Expert Tips

For ease, use a squeezable tahini like this one from Mighty Sesame Co. or this one from Seed + Mill. It's so much easier to get out of the bottle.
Finely mince your garlic using a garlic press. I don't suggest using a jar of pre-minced garlic for this recipe even though you can if it's the only option! I personally feel the fresh garlic makes a difference in the end product.
Make ginger easier to grate by peeling it and freezing it first. Frozen ginger will grate easier.
To make sure my ginger is finely grated, I like to use a microplane grater (citrus zester). You can also use the small side of a box grater.
Adjust the Sesame Ginger Dressing to your taste by adding soy sauce for more saltiness, maple syrup for more sweetness, extra ginger for more spice, or extra tahini for a bolder sesame flavor.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Additional Nutrition Information

While healthy means something different to everyone, this Sesame Ginger Dressing is a nutrient-dense and healthy option. It is high in heart-healthy fats that also support hormone health, brain health, and gut health. It also contains tahini, a staple in Mediterranean Cuisine. Tahini is a sesame paste that contains nutrients including fiber, zinc, phosphorus, and iron. Lastly, this dressing contains fresh garlic and ginger, both of which provide antioxidants that are important for overall health. It is vegan and can easily be made gluten-free by replacing soy sauce with coconut aminos or tamari soy sauce.

Registered Dietitian Tip

Making homemade salad dressing recipes can feel intimidating! But it's as easy as mixing a few ingredients together. Not only does making dressing at home taste amazingly fresh, it also gives you more control over the ingredients and the flavor. And while store bought dressings have preservatives, there's no need for that with a simple homemade dressing. You got this!

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 2 TbspCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 177mgSugar: 2.5g

Keyword 10 minutes or less, dressing, vegan

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