Asian Honey Sesame Dressing adds a sweet and nutty burst of flavor to your dish in minutes. Whether you're mixing it with coleslaw, salads, or grilled meat and veggies, this creamy dressing will elevate any dish!
We love this salad dressing when we want to add a nutty tangy flavor. We typically make a batch then drizzle it over salads, coleslaw, veggies, grilled flank steak, and chicken throughout the week. All you need to do is add the ingredients to a bowl then mix!
Looking for other salad dressings? Try our maple balsamic vinaigrette or Greek yogurt ranch dressing.
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About Asian Sesame Dressing
- Taste - The dressing is tasty blend of honey, sesame, and tangy vinegar.
- Texture - It is perfectly light and smooth.
- Effort - This simple dressing requires minimal prep and effort.
Key Ingredients
- Greek yogurt - Greek yogurt is the a light and creamy base for the dressing.
- Apple cider vinegar - Apple cider vinegar adds tanginess.
- Honey - Honey balances the flavors and adds sweetness.
- Garlic powder - Garlic powder adds a pungent garlic flavor.
- Sesame seeds and oil - We add sesame seeds and oil for a little nuttiness.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Maple syrup - Use maple syrup instead of honey for a richer sweetness.
- White wine vinegar - Use white wine vinegar for a less fruity vinegar flavor.
- Pepper - Add some freshly cracked black pepper for a light spice.
How to Make Dressing
- Add ingredients to a bowl - In a mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. (Photo 1)
- Whisk ingredients - Then mix until combined. (Photo 2)
Dressing Tips
- If you don't have a mixing bowl, you can add the ingredients to a glass jar or bottle and shake to combine.
- Try to use room temperature ingredients, especially the oil. If the oil is too cold, the dressing will not emulsify.
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📖 Recipe
Asian Honey Sesame Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon white or black toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make dressing - In a mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix until combined.½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ cup sesame oil, 1 tablespoon white or black toasted sesame seeds
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Notes
- Refrigerator leftover dressing in an air-tight container up to 1 week. Before using it again, shake it reaches its original consistency.
- If you don't have a mixing bowl, add the ingredients to a glass jar or bottle and shake to combine.
- Try to use room temperature ingredients, especially the oil. If the oil is too cold, the dressing may not emulsify.
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