Korean Style Salad Dressing

Elevate your salads with this bold and flavorful Korean Style Salad Dressing—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, this easy dressing gets its signature kick from gochujang, a spicy Korean chili paste, while honey, garlic, and ginger add layers of complexity. Toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions bring texture and freshness, making it an irresistible topping for fresh greens, cucumber slices, or salads with grilled proteins. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing can be customized to your taste and stored in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect for adding an Asian-inspired twist to your meals, it’s a must-try for anyone craving bold and vibrant flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon Green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for adjusting consistency)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined and the gochujang is dissolved.

Step 3

Stir in toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion for added texture and flavor.

Step 4

If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more honey for sweetness or more rice vinegar for tanginess as needed.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container if not using immediately. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Step 7

Drizzle over fresh greens, cucumber slices, or salads with grilled proteins, and toss to coat before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(157.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	383.1

Total Fat 30.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1855.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 5.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 69.7mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 233.3mg	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: 69.2%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 25.0%