Asian Salad Dressing Recipe - with Honey, Ginger, and Garlic (2024)

Made with sesame oil, soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, honey, and the perfect blend of spices, this Asian salad dressing is a quick, easy, and healthy salad dressing recipe that really packs a flavor punch!

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How many of us have the same old boring salad for lunch every day? I’m sure I’m not alone. Because of this, it’s been my mission to create the BEST salad dressing and vinaigrette recipes.

Why?

Because ain’t nobody got time for boring salads. I’ve made everything from a classic balsamic vinaigrette to a zesty chili lime salad dressing. All my salad dressings and vinaigrettes are quick, easy, made with simple ingredients, healthy, and PACKED with flavor.

This particular vinaigrette is so well-rounded in flavor. From the tangy vinegar, savory soy sauce, and sweet honey, to the delicious combination of spices, this dressing is blow-your-mind delicious!

Ingredients

This Asian salad dressing recipe is made up of super simple and accessible ingredients—most of which you probably have on-hand already! I use seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in most of my Asian inspired recipes. They all last for quite some time in either the fridge or pantry, so I always make sure I’m fully stocked!

  • Seasoned Rice Vinegar– the base for the dressing. Adds a delicious asian flair to the dressing. Seasoned rice vinegar isn’t as potent as other vinegars, so if you’re out, instead of subbing another vinegar, try lime juice!
  • Soy Sauce– gives that “umami” sweet and salty taste. Use tamari or coconut aminos to make gluten-free!
  • Honey– sweetens the dressing. Use agave, brown sugar, or maple syrup to make vegan!
  • Sesame Oil– offsets the tang from the rice vinegar and the saltiness of the soy sauce with its rich, slightly nutty flavor. The depth this oil gives the dressing is unreal. Don’t have any? Use a neutral flavored oil instead and add in a bit of tahini!
  • Garlic Powder– adds that classic nutty, garlicky flavor. Feel free to use fresh if desired.
  • Ground Ginger– an essential flavor in this dressing adding a bit of spice. Use fresh if desired!
  • Red Pepper Flakes– spices the dressing up with some serious heat. If you’re not a fan of heat, simply decrease the amount of red pepper flakes or omit entirely. Could also be replaced with a bit of sriracha.

I’m a big pan of fresh spices – garlic and ginger – but I love using dried spices for dressings, because I like using as many pantry staple ingredients as possible. Plus, measuring out dried spices is easier than peeling and mincing garlic and ginger.

If you’d like to use fresh, keep this ratio in the back of your mind: for every 1teaspoon ofdried herbs, you’ll need 1 tablespoon offresh herbs.

How to make asian salad dressing

This dressing is incredibly quick to make, making it perfect for a last minute salad addition. That being said, this dressing just gets better as it sits, so if you have the time, make this in advance!

  1. Place all your ingredients in a mason jar, blender, or food processor.
  2. Blend or shake until well-combined.

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How to use this dressing

As with all my salad dressings and vinaigrettes, this Asian salad dressing is so versatile:

  • Salads: the most obvious choice is using this dressing on a salad!
    • I love drizzling this over a blend of romaine, carrots, peppers, peanuts, and green onions.
  • Marinades: I absolutely LOVE using dressings and vinaigrettes as marinades for chicken. This one is no exception!
    • Place the combined dressing in a ziplock baggie with raw chicken breasts and let it marinate all day in the fridge.
    • Bake, grill, or cook on the stovetop and you’ve got someseriously flavorful chicken.
  • Pasta salad: Throw this dressing in a bowl with cooked noodles, your favorite veggies, and some crunchy chow mein noodles for an Asian twist on a classic dish.

How would YOU use this dressing? Let me know in the comments below!

How to store

This dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week!

Take it out of the fridge 30 minutes prior to use and be sure to shake or stir well before using, because the oil may coagulate and separate.

– Jennifer

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Asian Salad Dressing

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Made with sesame oil, soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, honey, and a perfect blend of spices, this Asian salad dressing is a quick, easy, and healthy salad dressing recipe that really packs a flavor punch!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Yield: 24 tablespoons

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce use tamari or coconut aminos to make gluten free
  • 1/4 cup honey use agave, brown sugar, or maple syrup to make vegan
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Place vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes into a mason jar, blender, or food processor.

  • Seal and shake or blend until well combined.

  • Taste and re-season if necessary.

  • Use immediately.

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STORING

Room Temp:N/A

Refrigerator:7 Days

Freezer:N/A

Reheat:Let come to room temperature before serving.

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Asian Salad Dressing

Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)

Calories 35 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 276mg12%

Potassium 16mg0%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 12IU0%

Calcium 1mg0%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Course: Dressing, Salad

Cuisine: American, Asian

Author: Jennifer Debth

This post was originally published October 23, 2019, and has been updated to provide more detailed content.

Asian Salad Dressing Recipe - with Honey, Ginger, and Garlic (2024)

FAQs

What is Asian salad dressing made of? ›

Tangy rice vinegar, sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil all work together to give a distinctively Asian flavor to your salad. This Asian sesame dressing is our go to for soba noodle salad, spinach salad, and slaw, but it is so versatile it would work well on almost any salad.

What is Japanese ginger dressing made of? ›

I like to play around with the ratio of the ingredients to your diet and preference, but all you need is ginger, apple, carrots, onion, garlic, oil, rice vinegar, sugar, miso paste, and sesame oil. The apple and carrots give sweetness to the dressing, while the onion, garlic, and ginger provide the savory balance.

What is Oriental dressing made of? ›

This Asian Sesame Dressing is one of my all time most-used salad dressings, because it keeps for weeks and it's so easy to make – just soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, vinegar and sugar. Use this Asian dressing for leafy green salads, Asian slaws, noodle salads and chopped salads.

How many calories are in Asian ginger salad dressing? ›

Ginger Dressing
  • tbsp (31g )
  • Calories 80. Calories from Fat 60.
  • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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What is Chinese ginger dressing made of? ›

Directions. Put yogurt, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, onion, garlic, ginger paste, sugar, and black pepper in a blender; blend on High until smooth. Pour dressing into a sealable container, seal, and refrigerate at least 30 minute before serving.

What is the unhealthiest salad dressing? ›

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.

What does PF Chang's ginger dressing taste like? ›

A taste of ginger and the subtle sweetness of miso combine for a flavorful salad topping that is sure to be a hit. This Asian food classic pairs with your favorite salad combinations, veggie choices and other recipes. It contains no artificial colors and no high fructose corn syrup and has 90 calories per serving.

Why do Asians use ginger? ›

Fresh, pickled or powdered, this root adds a kick in both flavour and fragrance. Originating in Southeast Asia, ginger has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years and is loaded with nutrients that are said to benefit your body and brain.

What is ginger salad dressing made of? ›

Whisk soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, honey, mustard, and pepper together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly until incorporated into the dressing. Pour into a glass jar and chill until serving.

What is the dressing in Japan? ›

The traditional dress of Japan is the kimono. Kimonos, which are generally made of silk, have large sleeves and reach from the shoulders all the way down to the heels. They are tied with a wide belt called an obi.

What is in Chang's noodle dressing? ›

Water, Sugar, Refined Salt, Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce (Soya Bean, Water, Salt, Rice Extract), Sesame Oil, Vinegar, Vegetable Gum (415). Gluten Free. No artificial colours or preservatives.

What's in the oriental salad at Applebee's? ›

A long-running favorite, crispy breaded chicken tenders top a bed of fresh Asian greens, crunchy noodles and almonds tossed in our Oriental vinaigrette. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.

How many calories are in honey ginger salad dressing? ›

Serving Size 2 Tbsp (31g) Calories per Serving 110. Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%

How many carbs are in honey ginger dressing? ›

Makato Honey Ginger Dressing (2 tbsp) contains 6g total carbs, 6g net carbs, 6g fat, 1g protein, and 80 calories.

Does Japanese ginger dressing have sugar? ›

INGREDIENTS: SOYBEAN OIL, ONION, SUGAR, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, GINGER, WATER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE]), LESS THAN 2% OF: CORN SYRUP, EGG YOLK, SPICE, DEHYDRATED ONION, XANTHAN GUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CARAMEL ...

What is Japanese salad dressing made of? ›

Wafu (Japanese-Style) Dressing

Made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, roasted sesame seeds, and grated onion, this versatile wafu dressing goes well with any salad combo you can think of. You will love how it can deliver amazing flavors in such subtlety.

What is the main ingredients in salad dressing? ›

Salad dressings are vegetable-oil-in-water emulsions containing vinegar, sugar, an emulsifier, and flavors.

What is the healthiest salad dressing in the world? ›

What is the healthiest dressing for a salad?
  • Vinaigrette. This classic combination of vinegar and olive oil gets the highest marks from dietitians. ...
  • Honey mustard. It's sweet and tangy, and also olive oil-based. ...
  • Yogurt-based dressing. ...
  • Pesto-based dressing. ...
  • Avocado-based dressing. ...
  • Tahini dressing. ...
  • Green goddess dressing.
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Kewpie is Japan's most trusted and beloved mayonnaise and salad dressing brand.

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