Sugar-Free Roasted Sesame Dressing

Elevate your salads and dishes with this flavorful and wholesome Sugar-Free Roasted Sesame Dressing. Bursting with nutty toasted sesame seeds, zesty lemon juice, and the warmth of freshly grated ginger, this easy-to-make dressing is both healthy and versatile. Crafted with low-sodium soy sauce and naturally free of added sugars, it’s perfect for those looking to enjoy bold flavors without the guilt. A quick homemade delight, this dressing is ready in just 10 minutes and doubles as a marinade or dipping sauce. Whether drizzled over crisp greens or paired with grilled vegetables, its rich, toasty aroma and balanced tang will have you reaching for it again and again. Perfect for meal prep, this sugar-free sesame dressing is your new go-to kitchen essential!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Begin by toasting the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning and toast until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Step 3

Add the freshly grated ginger and minced garlic to the wet mixture. Whisk together until the ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the chili flakes and mix again.

Step 5

Once the sesame seeds have cooled, roughly grind them using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder, leaving some seeds whole for added texture.

Step 6

Add the ground sesame seeds, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the dressing mixture. Whisk until well incorporated.

Step 7

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add a bit more lemon juice for acidity, or more salt to enhance the flavors.

Step 8

Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate. Shake well before serving.

Step 9

Use this dressing as desired on salads, as a marinade, or to enhance the flavor of grilled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(181.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	703.5

Total Fat 69.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2094.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 278.5mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 484.5mg	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: 88.2%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 7.1%