Oriental Dressing

Elevate your dishes with this bold and flavorful Oriental Dressing, a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, this quick, no-cook recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic add a zesty kick, while toasted sesame seeds and optional chili flakes offer layers of texture and heat. Perfect as a salad dressing, marinade, or dipping sauce, this versatile dressing is a must-have to infuse your meals with a delicious Asian-inspired flair. Bonus? It’s make-ahead friendly and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon optional chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey. Whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved.

Step 2

Add the freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes (if using). Mix thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the canola oil while whisking continuously to create a smooth emulsion.

Step 4

Stir in the toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch of salt or more honey for sweetness as desired.

Step 6

Transfer the dressing to a sealable jar or container and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve immediately over a fresh salad, use as a marinade for proteins, or as a dipping sauce for veggies or dumplings.

Step 8

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(125.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	457.8

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1154.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 39.1mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 152.5mg	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: 83.6%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 13.3%