Light Japanese Sesame Soy Salad Dressing

Japanese sesame soy salad dressing in a white bowl with sesame seeds, a wooden spoon, and fresh green lettuce in the background.

Light Japanese Sesame Soy Salad Dressing

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Light Japanese Sesame Soy Salad Dressing with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic for salads.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Course Salad

Cuisine Japanese

Servings

Equipment

Small Bowl

Whisk

Ingredients

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoon water
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely grated
1 clove garlic minced
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water. Whisk until blended.
Add the olive oil, sesame oil, and honey. Whisk again until the honey dissolves and the liquids look smooth.
Stir in the toasted sesame seeds, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a little more honey for sweetness or vinegar for more tan.
Use right away or transfer the dressing to a jar with a lid. Chill for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to blend, shaking the jar before serving. Spoon over mixed greens and sliced onions.

Notes

2 WW Smart Points

Tips and Tricks

Shake before serving - The oils can separate as the dressing sits. Shake the jar well before adding it to salad.

Use fresh ginger when possible - Fresh ginger gives the dressing a cleaner taste than dried ginger.

Let it chill for stronger flavor - The dressing tastes more blended after resting in the refrigerator.

Taste before adding salt - Soy sauce already has salt, so taste the dressing first before adding more.

Storing

Store in Refrigerator - Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Shake Before Serving - Shake the jar well before using because the oil and vinegar may separate.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TBSPCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 287mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 0.03IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg

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