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Sesame Ginger Dressing

Published: Jan 8, 2023 ~ by Tracey Hatch-Rizzi
Updated: Jan 12, 2023 ~ Leave a Comment

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Easy Sesame Ginger Dressing is a flavorful, sweet and savory addition to salads or for marinades.  It’s made from healthy, simple ingredients and can be prepared in just minutes.  Try this delicious keto and low-FODMAP salad dressing on Asian noodle salad, roasted vegetables, stir frys and more!

Small mason jar of golden sesame ginger dressing with a bowl of salad and whole ginger on a board.

What’s your favorite way to dress a salad? With Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing? Or with Cilantro and Lime?  Get ready for your next salad adventure by switching things up a bit with an Asian sesame dressing with zesty ginger and toasted sesame oil.  No more boring salads! For other festive ways to dress up salads, check out my Sauces and Dressings category page.

Homemade salad dressing is so much better than bottled.  You have the luxury of altering the recipe any way you please, by adding more spice, less vinegar or creating a multitude of other variations.

This sesame ginger dressing is so versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. Top a salad with this dressing and add some Asian Tuna Salad (without mayo). It’s a wonder for easy meal prep and will liven up your weekly menu, guaranteed!

Side view of jar of dressing showing golden color and sesame seeds.

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • This healthy salad dressing can be made in a matter of minutes
  • It’s keto-friendly, low-carb, gluten-free, paleo and Whole30 (when using coconut aminos in place of tamari or soy sauce). And good news, it’s also a low-FODMAP salad dressing.
  • You can customize to fit your taste:  if you like a spicier dressing, add more ginger and chili.  Or, if you want more bite from vinegar, add a touch more.  You’re in total control!
  • Make this a creamy tahini dressing by adding a tablespoon of tahini.  So good!
  • It’s simply, so, so good!  Savory and satisfying with fresh, bright flavors!
Fresh ingredients for dressing in small ramekins on a grey board with labels.

Ingredients

Homemade dressings come together so easily with a handful of ingredients you may just have on hand!

  • Toasted sesame oil – Nutty, rich, with a distinctive, bold flavor
  • Tamari, soy sauce or coconut aminos – For a gluten-free dressing, use tamari.  Never heard of it?  It’s gluten-free soy sauce, with all of the traditional flavor of regular soy sauce.  It adds a nice, rich, savory, salty flavor.
  • Salad oil – you have options here.  For a low-FODMAP dressing, I recommend garlic infused olive oil.  Avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil are also perfect choices.  Avocado oil has the most neutral flavor and I use it most often.
  • Vinegar – use rice wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar.  Rice wine vinegar is my favorite to use.
  • Fresh squeezed lime juice – this really adds a light, bright flavor
  • Fresh ginger – finely chopped or grated is best.  If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can use powdered ginger or another favorite of mine, ginger juice.  I like to use a zester to get the ginger root finely grated.
  • Sweetener of choice – I like to use stevia, but you can use any alternative sweetener.  Not following a keto diet?  Regular sugar or honey works brilliantly.
  • Chili paste – My favorite is Sambal Oelek chili paste, but sriracha sauce is also a perfect addition
  • Optional tahini (which I used for these photos) – Adding tahini creates the creamy sesame dressing of your dreams. If you prefer a sesame ginger vinaigrette, then leave this out.

Instructions

Dressing ingredients in a white bowl with a whisk on the side, unmixed.

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.

Dressing ingredients combined in a bowl with a whisk in the bowl.

Whisk together until thoroughly combined.

There are a few alternate and super easy ways to assemble your dressing:

  • Combine ingredients in a mason jar or salad dressing shaker and shake well
  • Blend all of the ingredients in a blender (I like to use my Nutribullet here) until smooth and emulsified.  Or, use an immersion blender.

It doesn’t get easier than that!

How to store

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.  I like to store all of my dressings in mason jars.

White bowl of colorful salad with sesame ginger dressing being poured slowly from a small jar.

How to serve

  • Use this sesame ginger dressing on any tossed salad
  • Dress an Asian cold noodle salad, spiralized cucumber or zucchini noodles
  • Make Asian coleslaw – simply shred cabbage and top with this amazing dressing
  • Top roasted vegetables or meats
  • Add to any rice, noodle or Buddha bowl

Variations

  • Make a thicker dip or sauce by adding extra tahini.  If it gets too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water
  • Instead of adding tahini, add peanut butter for a spicy peanut sauce
  • Use as a marinade for chicken, fish or pork
  • This makes a wonderful stir fry sauce!  Add it to your stir fry during the last minute of cooking.
  • Add some orange peel for an orange sesame dressing.  Use either fresh or powdered orange peel.  I absolutely ADORE this variation.  ¼ teaspoon will do the trick.
  • Add garlic – If you aren’t following a low-FODMAP diet, add one finely diced garlic clove or ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
Looking down on a jar of dressing with a small silver spoonful at the top showing golden color and sesame seeds.

FAQ

Is sesame oil low-FODMAP?

Yes! Most oils are considered low-FODMAP because they are fats, rather than fermentable carbohydrates. Sesame oil is FODMAP-friendly.

What are health benefits of tahini?

Tahini is believed to have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. It is highly nutritious, antioxidant-rich and contains compounds that protect the liver and kidneys from damage.

Is tahini low-FODMAP?

Yes – tahini (ground sesame paste) is a FODMAP-friendly condiment in servings up to two tablespoons.

What are coconut aminos?

Coconut aminos is a dark colored sauce that has a flavor that is very similar to soy sauce, but is made from the sap of the coconut palm (not the actual coconuts). It’s gluten-free and soy-free and tastes a little milder than soy sauce.

Is soy sauce FODMAP-friendly?

Both soy sauce and tamari are low-FODMAP in servings of up to two tablespoons, making either a delicious low-FODMAP condiment.

Other recipes you might like

  • Asian Tuna Salad without Mayo
  • Asian Cabbage Rolls
  • Keto Lo Mein with Low Carb Noodles
  • Indian Spiced Salmon
  • Bamboo Leaf Tea

Looking for more healthy salad dressings?  Stop by my Sauces, Dressings and Dips category!

Did you make this recipe?  Post a photo to Instagram and tag @rad_foodie – I’d love to see your creations!

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Spoonful of ginger dressing over the full jar, showing golden color and sesame seeds.

Sesame Ginger Dressing

Author: Tracey Hatch-Rizzi
Easy Sesame Ginger Dressing is a flavorful, sweet and savory addition to salads or for marinades.  It’s made from healthy, simple ingredients and can be prepared in just minutes.  Try this delicious keto and low-FODMAP salad dressing on Asian noodle salad, roasted vegetables, stir frys and more!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Category: Sauces, Dressings and Dips
Cuisine: Asian
Method: No cook
Yield: 6 servings
Diet:Gluten Free
Special Diet:Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP, Paleo

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup avocado oil (can use olive oil or garlic infused olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons tamari (or use soy sauce or coconut aminos)
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (apple cider, champagne or white wine vinegars can also be used)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons powdered stevia (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon tahini (optional, but recommended for a creamier dressing)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root (fresh grated or powdered ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (I like Sambal Oelek or sriracha)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined (see notes for additional methods).

Notes

Optional mixing instructions

  • Combine ingredients in a mason jar or salad dressing shaker and shake well
  • Blend all of the ingredients in a blender (I like to use my Nutribullet here) until smooth and emulsified. Or, use an immersion blender.

Grating ginger

I find that using a zester to grate the ginger root creates super finely grated ginger that distributes really well throughout the dressing.

Variations

  • Make a thicker dip or sauce by adding extra tahini. If it gets too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water
  • Instead of adding tahini, add peanut butter for a spicy peanut sauce
  • Use as a marinade for chicken, fish or pork
  • This makes a wonderful stir fry sauce! Add it to your stir fry during the last minute of cooking.
  • Add some orange peel for an orange sesame dressing. Use either fresh or powdered orange peel.  I absolutely ADORE this variation.  ¼ teaspoon will do the trick.
  • Add garlic – If you aren’t following a low-FODMAP diet, add one finely diced garlic clove or ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder

How to store

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.  I like to store all of my dressings in mason jars.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 tablespoonsCalories: 221 kcalCarbohydrates: 2 gProtein: 1 gFat: 24 gCholesterol: 0 mgSodium: 24 mgPotassium: 218 mgFiber: 1 gNet Carbs*: 1 g

*Net carbs = carbohydrates – fiber

Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.

Keywords: ginger salad dressing, keto salad dressing, low-FODMAP salad dressing, Sesame ginger dressing
Did you make this recipe?Leave a review below, then snap a picture and tag @Rad_Foodie on Instagram so I can see it!

Filed Under: Keto, Low FODMAP, Paleo, Recipes, Sauces and Dressings, Vegetarian

About Tracey Hatch-Rizzi

Tracey Hatch-Rizzi, LAc, MAcOM is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a strong background in science and nutrition. She has followed a ketogenic diet since 2018 and has over 10 years' experience with special diets, including the low-FODMAP diet. Tracey is dedicated to providing delicious, healthy recipes, and educational resources to help others find optimal health through informed diet and lifestyle choices.

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