Fragrant Sesame Dressing for Orzo Salad

Elevate your orzo salad with this Fragrant Sesame Dressing, a perfect blend of nutty sesame oil, tangy rice vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from honey. Balanced with the warmth of freshly grated ginger, the zing of lemon juice, and a savory touch of soy sauce, this versatile dressing is rich with bold, East Asian-inspired flavors. Toasted sesame seeds infuse every bite with crunchy texture and aromatic depth, while garlic and black pepper add a subtle kick. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make dressing is the ultimate finishing touch for salads, grains, and more. Perfect for meal prepping or quick weeknight dinners, it’s your go-to recipe for turning simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the sesame oil, olive oil, and rice vinegar. Whisk until well mixed.

Step 2

Add the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the bowl. Whisk again to blend the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

Stir in the toasted sesame seeds, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and aromatic.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust the salt, pepper, or honey as needed to balance the flavors.

Step 5

Let the dressing sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Drizzle over a freshly cooked and cooled orzo salad, toss to combine, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(126.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	565.1

Total Fat 58.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1169.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 6.0g
Protein 2.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 58.7mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 110.1mg	0%

*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: 91.4%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 6.8%