Description
This creamy roasted sesame dressing with honey ginger is a flavorful and versatile dressing perfect for salads, dipping sauces, or drizzling over grilled vegetables. It combines the nutty richness of toasted sesame seeds with the sweetness of honey and the warm zest of ginger for a balanced and aromatic dressing that enhances any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Sesame Seeds
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Dressing Mixture
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash of black pepper
Instructions
- Grind Sesame Seeds: Grind 3 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds using the chopper cup of an immersion blender or a small food processor until finely ground. Alternatively, crush them in a bowl with a mortar and pestle or place in a plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin until broken into smaller pieces.
- Mix Dressing Ingredients: Combine the ground sesame seeds with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a dash of black pepper in a small bowl or the same chopper cup. Blend or whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Notes
- Use freshly toasted sesame seeds for the best nutty flavor.
- Adjust honey to taste for desired sweetness.
- This dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Perfect as a salad dressing, dipping sauce for dumplings, or drizzle over grilled vegetables or meats.
- For a thinner consistency, add a splash of water or additional rice vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: sesame dressing, honey ginger dressing, creamy sesame sauce, Asian dressing, salad dressing, dipping sauce
