High Protein Asian Sesame Dressing

Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and marinades with this High Protein Asian Sesame Dressing—a creamy, flavor-packed recipe that’s as nutritious as it is versatile. Crafted with a silken tofu base, this dressing blends sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar for a perfect balance of nutty, salty, and tangy flavors. Sweetened with a touch of honey and spiced with fresh ginger and garlic, it’s the ideal companion for your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. What sets this dressing apart is the addition of unflavored protein powder, making it a high-protein option for fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious foodies. Ready in just 10 minutes, this velvety dressing is easy to make and stores beautifully in the fridge, ensuring you have a protein-packed, flavor-forward dressing all week long.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup silken tofu
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon protein powder (unflavored, plant-based or whey)
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Drain the silken tofu and measure out 0.5 cup.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the silken tofu, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.

Step 3

Peel and mince the fresh ginger and add 1 teaspoon to the blender.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic clove to the mixture.

Step 5

Add 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon of protein powder to the other ingredients.

Step 6

Pour in 2 tablespoons of water to help blend the mixture.

Step 7

Blend all the ingredients until the dressing is smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, perhaps adding more soy sauce or vinegar to taste.

Step 9

Transfer the dressing to a sealable jar or bottle and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 10

Shake well before serving. Use the dressing within one week for best freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(294.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	488.9

Total Fat 38.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1741.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 13.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 573.8mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 408.8mg	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: 67.7%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 21.5%