This sesame ginger dressing is a simple, flavourful sauce made with fresh ginger, red onion, tahini, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Among the easiest salad dressing recipes, this one stands out for striking a balance between tangy, nutty, and mildly spicy flavours. Toasted sesame seeds add texture and a subtle aroma that enriches any salad to which they are added.
This dressing is quick to prepare and takes less than 10 minutes, making it a good choice for everyday meals or as a condiment. As with many salad dressing recipes, the key to excellent results is blending the base ingredients (in this case, ginger and onion) finely, then slowly incorporating the oil, which ensures a smooth and well-emulsified dressing. Plant-based mayonnaise or extra tahini can make it vegan without compromising the flavour.
Sesame Ginger Dressing pairs well with green salads, grain bowls, and cold noodle dishes. It can also serve as a dip for raw vegetables or a sauce for lightly cooked vegetables. Adjusting the soy sauce, vinegar, or oil lets you control the saltiness, tang, and thickness to suit different dishes. A versatile salad dressing recipe, it keeps well in the refrigerator for several days, making it convenient for meal prep.
1 tablespoonFresh ginger (finely minced)
1 tablespoonRed onion (finely minced)
2 tablespoonsRice vinegar
1 tablespoonMayonnaise
1 tablespoonTahini (sesame paste)
2 teaspoonsSesame oil
1 tablespoonSoy sauce
⅓ cupMild oil
¼ teaspoonBlack pepper (freshly ground)
2 teaspoonsSesame seeds (toasted)