Sesame-Ginger Dressing

5 from 1 vote

This versatile dressing is simply splendid drizzled over rice bowls, steamed broccoli, roasted cauliflower, green or kale salads, or used as a dip for cucumbers.

Prep Time10

Course: Salad Dressing, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free, vegan

Servings: 2-tablespoon servings

Calories: 116kcal

Author: Heather Reseck, RDN

Ingredients

½ cup tahini
¼ cup lemon or lime juice
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon organic sugar or other sweetener
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and sliced
1 garlic clove pressed or minced
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Process tahini, lemon juice, water soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
Add more water as needed to make it a pourable consistency.
Transfer to a jar and refrigerate. Stir before serving. Thin with additional water if needed. Makes about 1 cup.

Notes

Variations:

Sesame-Ginger Dressing with Sesame Seeds: Add 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with sesame seeds.
Soy-Free Sesame-Ginger Dressing: Substitute coconut aminos for tamari
Sugar-Free Sesame-Ginger Dressing: Reduce lemon juice to 3 tablespoons. Omit sugar.
Oil-Free Sesame-Ginger Dressing: Omit sesame oil.

Tip:

Instead of mincing or grating the ginger, save time by letting the blender grind it up. Peel the ginger with a spoon and then slice it crosswise to avoid long ginger fibers that may not blend.

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