Low Cal Fat Free Asian Dressing Similar to Islands China Coast

Elevate your salads with this Low-Calorie Fat-Free Asian Dressing, thoughtfully crafted to replicate the iconic flavors of Islands’ China Coast dressing. This vibrant and guilt-free recipe combines tangy rice vinegar, zesty orange juice, savory low-sodium soy sauce, and a touch of sweet honey for a perfectly balanced profile. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic add layers of aromatic depth, while a hint of sesame oil flavor extract (optional) brings subtle nuttiness without the added fat. The dressing is lightly thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a smooth, velvety consistency that clings to greens beautifully. Ready in just minutes, this healthy Asian-inspired dressing is perfect for drizzling over crisp salads, noodle bowls, or even as a marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds for a pop of texture and flavor, and enjoy a restaurant-quality dressing made right at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:2 mins

Total Time:12 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil flavor extract (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, fresh orange juice, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil flavor extract (if using). Whisk well to blend the flavors.

Step 2

In a separate small cup, mix the water and cornstarch until fully dissolved to create a slurry.

Step 3

Pour the slurry into a small saucepan and gently heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken. This step should take about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Once cooled, whisk the thickened water-cornstarch mixture into the dressing base from step 1 until smoothly combined.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more soy sauce for saltiness, orange juice for sweetness, or rice vinegar for tanginess if desired.

Step 7

Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Step 8

Optionally, garnish your salad with a sprinkle of sesame seeds before drizzling on the dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(166.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	144.2

Total Fat 3.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1003.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 5.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40.2mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 94.3mg	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: 21.4%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 65.5%