Zesty, spicy, and savory: this salad dressing has it all!
For a long time, I only used three salad dressings: ranch, Caesar, and balsamic vinaigrette. I knew there was a whole world of dressings out there, but I never thought to use Asian-style ingredients in my dressings at home. Then, I went to a sushi restaurant where they served salads topped with an orange sesame ginger dressing. As soon as I tried it, I knew I had to replicate it at home!
The version I made achieved the perfect balance of flavors while using all healthy ingredients. The orange juice and zest brought bright, citrusy flavors, while the ginger gave the dressing a spicy kick. The sesame oil was toasted and deep-flavored, the soy sauce brought in a salty, savory element, and the honey rounded it all out with sweetness. Honestly, this may very well be the perfect salad dressing for everything from green salads to grain bowls and pasta salad!
Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos?
You’ll notice we give you an option in the recipe below: you can choose soy sauce or coconut aminos for your orange sesame ginger dressing. What’s the difference between the two? Although they have very different ingredient profiles, they both bring a salty, savory flavor to the dish.
Soy sauce is made by fermenting soybeans. It has an umami flavor and is deep-flavored and rich. The major drawback of soy sauce is that most brands use wheat as an ingredient. If you’re following a gluten-free diet (or if you’re allergic to soy), you won’t be able to consume most soy sauce brands.
That’s why many people look to coconut aminos, a product made by fermenting coconut sap. It’s slightly sweeter than soy sauce, but you might be surprised to learn it doesn’t taste anything like coconut! Like soy sauce, it has a savory, umami flavor and a salty presence. You can use the two products interchangeably, so use whichever one you prefer in this orange sesame ginger dressing recipe.
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Orange Ginger Sesame Salad Dressing
Add a zing of flavor to any salad with this homemade dressing. Pour it over greens, grains, or even pasta for a delicious touch. It’s also great on chicken, tofu, fish, or as dressing for an Asian-inspired slaw! This dressing tastes best when it’s fresh, but you can always store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Give your regular lineup of salad dressings a break with this orange sesame ginger dressing recipe. It’s citrusy, zesty, and a little spicy. This refreshing dressing is perfect for Asian-inspired meals, but it’s balanced and versatile enough that you can use it on almost anything! We like it on greens, grains, or even as a dressing for pasta salad or slaw. The possibilities really are endless!
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In addition to carrots, ginger dressing can also contain lots of other ingredients that influence not only flavor but color as well. And while these ingredients might not be specifically orange, their similarity to the bright shade can impact the appearance of ginger dressing.
Because this Asian Sesame Dressing doesn't use any fresh ingredients that go off, it has a very long shelf life. I keep it for 3 weeks. I like to keep it in the fridge, just to be safe (and also because I keep my soy sauce refrigerated, and this has soy sauce in it).
Ginger dressings contain various essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese. Vitamin C is crucial for collagen production and immune function, while vitamin B6 supports brain health.
By grinding the sesame seeds with a pestle and mortar (or with a clean coffee grinder), it releases the seed oil and the toasted sesame fragrance. Grinned sesame seeds also help thicken the salad dressing.
Ginger may be well-known for its health promoting properties, including anti-inflammatory and gastric properties, which may boost our digestive system. One can lose weight, boost one's metabolism, may eliminate body fat, and may take advantage of some added energy with orange or orange peel.
If your dressing is past that best-by date, it's still OK to eat, so don't feel like you have to throw out perfectly good dressing just because of an arbitrary deadline.
Roasted Sesame Dressing keeps well for a week. Just keep it in the fridge and give it a stir before you drizzle in on salads, veggies, even sandwiches.
And at the top of that list? Caesar dressing. Made up of mayonnaise, cheese, salt and oil (and all too often, anchovies), Caesar tends to be one of the least healthy options out there. Those ingredients cause it to be high in both saturated fats and sodium.
While more research is necessary, some evidence suggests ginger may help manage blood sugar levels. As such, people with diabetes can safely consume ginger as part of a healthy eating plan.
Scientific studies also show that ginger relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which could significantly contribute to acid reflux. The LES is a band of muscle fibers that closes off the esophagus to the stomach.
Pronounced as [Goh-mah Dah-Leh], this delectable sauce is made from Japanese sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and dashi (Japanese soup stock). Its consistency is smooth and creamy, offering a harmonious blend of nutty, sweet, salty, and umami flavors.
Chang's Home Menu Creamy Ginger Salad Dressing. A taste of ginger and the subtle sweetness of miso combine for a flavorful salad topping that is sure to be a hit.
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