Description
This Sesame Salad Dressing is a simple and flavorful dressing perfect for enhancing your salads with a rich, nutty taste. Combining toasted sesame seeds and oil with mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey, it offers a balanced blend of creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, it is an easy way to elevate your greens or grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
Sesame Seeds
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Crush Sesame Seeds: Use a pestle and mortar to crush and grind the toasted sesame seeds, leaving some seeds partially intact to add texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed sesame seeds, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir well to blend the flavors together.
- Add Sesame Oil and Adjust: Drizzle in the toasted sesame oil and stir to incorporate evenly. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the dressing is too thick, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of water gradually to reach desired consistency.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of rice vinegar based on your preferred level of acidity.
- The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Use this dressing on leafy green salads, as a dip for fresh vegetables, or drizzled over grilled meats and tofu.
- For a vegan version, substitute mayonnaise with a plant-based alternative.
- To toast sesame seeds, heat them in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
