I\u2019ve had a love of Asian food for a long time. From fast food Chinese as a teen to dining out at Japanese restaurants as an adult. Over the years I\u2019ve learned how to make healthier versions of my favorite restaurant dishes at home (that taste even better!). This honey sesame dressing is one of my newest recipe creations.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free and packed with sesame flavor. We use it on a variety of foods from Thai to Japanese.<\/p>\n
Sesame Salad Dressing Ingredients<\/h2>\n
There are lots of sesame dressing variations out there but this one sticks to clean, real food ingredients. Instead of canola or vegetable oil, I use extra virgin olive oil for healthy fats. The honey combines nicely with the toasted sesame oil and tangy rice vinegar. You could probably use maple syrup instead, but I think the honey adds a nice touch.<\/p>\n
I used either red wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar in this sesame dressing. The rice vinegar is milder, but the red wine version adds a tangier punch. Many of my homemade dressing recipes call for apple cider vinegar, but it can overpower the toasted white sesame seeds.<\/p>\n
And for saltiness and an umami flavor I rely on soy sauce or coconut aminos. You could also use tamari sauce. Traditional versions from Japan use only fermented soybeans, water, and salt. For a little more creaminess, try adding some peanut butter for a Thai version or tahini.<\/p>\n
What to Serve With Asian Sesame Dressing<\/h3>\n
I really like this dressing on green salads or grilled vegetables and meats. You could also use it as a meat marinade. Here are a few more ways to use it:<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\nHoney Sesame Dressing Recipe<\/h2>\n
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