This sesame dressing recipe is so simple to make and a delicious way to elevate salads, noodles, grain bowls, wraps, and more.
There’s nothing like a homemade salad dressing. They’re easy to make and not to mention more affordable, delicious, and better for you than store-bought varieties. I have so many salad dressing recipes I love, like my Greek salad dressing, green goddess dressing, and Vietnamese dressing, to name just a few. This sesame dressing is full of amazing flavor and I find it absolutely addictive, wanting to add it to salads, noodles, grain bowls, wraps, and more. It could even double as a sauce for stir-fries.
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Why You’ll Love It
- This sesame dressing recipe is quick and simple to make and can easily be scaled up
- The dressing is versatile—great for salads, pasta salads, and even stir-fries
- It’s full of awesome sesame and umami flavor to liven up any dish
What is Sesame Dressing Made of?
- Grapeseed oil—it has a milder flavor than olive oil. You can use canola oil if you’d like too
- Seasoned rice vinegar—get the seasoned version, not the unseasoned
- Sesame oil—brings mega flavor to the salad’s dressing
- Sugar—for a touch of sweetness (you could also use honey or agave)
- Light soy sauce—I find that light soy sauces already have plenty of sodium
- Sesame seeds—for texture and more delicious sesame flavor
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper—always, for flavor
Tip: For a kick of spice, mix a little Sriracha or Sambal Olek into your sesame dressing
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Sesame Dressing
You’ve got to love a recipe where there’s no cooking required, and where all you have to do is add all of the ingredients to a jar and simply shake! Or, of course, you can whisk away if you’d like.
Recipe Variations
- Use honey or agave instead of sugar
- Add a little Sriracha or Sambal olek if you want some heat
- A little bit of grated garlic would be a yummy addition
- Freshly grated ginger would be delicious as well
- Use Tamari instead of soy sauce if you want to make this gluten-free
Serving Ideas for Sesame Dressing
- Make this Asian Ramen Noodle Salad
- Make this Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing
- Use for crudités
- Add to wraps
- Use as a stir-fry sauce
- Toss with spaghetti or soba noodles, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions or cilantro
- Make an Asian-inspired slaw
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Sesame Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons grapeseed oil , (or canola oil)
- 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil , (add more to taste if you prefer a strong sesame flavor)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the dressing ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until well mixed or whisk in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
Notes
Nutrition
Storage Tips
The sesame dressing will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks.
More Easy Salad Dressings You’ll Love
- Dijon Vinaigrette
- Greek Salad Dressing
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Green Goddess Dressing
- Homemade Ranch Dressing
- Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
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