Name: Asian Sesame Seed Dressing
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 tablespoon of finely rated fresh ginger; ¼ cup of rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard; 1½ tablespoons of brown sugar; 1 tablespoon of honey; 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce; ¼ cup of water; 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds; 1 teaspoon of sesame oil; 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon of Himalayan pink sea salt; ¼ teaspoon of finely ground black pepper

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This Asian sesame seed dressing is perfect as a salad dressing and also makes a nice marinade for any protein.

The dressing could not be easier to prepare. Everything is made in a Mason jar, and the dressing is ready in a flash.

The highlights of the flavors are fresh garlic and ginger, and it features both toasted sesame seeds and poppy seeds.

Honey adds some sweetness, and rice vinegar gives it a nice tangy taste. Keep reading for the easy recipe.

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Ingredients for the Asian sesame seed dressing

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this easy salad dressing recipe:

2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon of finely grated fresh ginger
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
1 ½ tablespoons of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of light soy sauce
¼ cup of water
2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons of poppy seeds
1 teaspoon of sesame oil
2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon of Himalayan pink sea salt
¼ teaspoon of finely ground black pepper

You’ll also need a Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Making the easy Asian sesame seed dressing

This dressing is very easy to prepare.

Place everything into a Mason jar with a lid and handle.

This jar features a wide mouth for easy addition of ingredients, and its handle makes mixing everything convenient. It also serves as a storage container, thanks to its lid.

Give the jar a shake for about 30 seconds, and you are done. It’s that easy!

This dressing is perfect on a salad with fruit. The dressing gave the salad a distinct Asian flavor.

This dressing is light because no oil is needed to prepare it. Rice vinegar and water give the volume it needs.

Have you experimented with homemade dressings at home? How did they turn out for you? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yield: 3/4 cup of salad dressing