Name: Sesame Ginger Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Almond Butter (I like Georgia Grinders); 3 Tbsp Coconut Aminos; 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar; 3 Tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 clove Garlic; 3 Medjool Dates (pitted and chopped); 2 Tbsp Ginger Root (chopped); 1 tsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Pepper Flakes); 1/2 tsp Salt (see note); 1/2 cup Water (more or less as needed)

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This Sesame Ginger Dressing is the perfect topping for my Chinese Chicken Salad and comes together in less than 15 minutes! It has so much flavor from the fresh ginger with a subtle sweetness from the dates. You must try this sesame ginger dressing! Don’t limit it to salads as its so yummy on veggies too! Like broccoli, green beans and more!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Creamy and loaded with flavor and absolutely delicious on all things and comes together in less that 15 minutes. There is nothing better than homemade dressing that features sesame and ginger flavors.

Ingredients You Will Need

Almond butter: adds a slightly nutty yet mild flavor. My favorite almond butter is made by Georgia Grinders!

Coconut aminos: is a gluten free and soy-free alternative to traditional soy sauce. It brings a rich umami flavor and a subtle saltiness and sweetness to a dish that complements sesame ginger dressing.

Rice vinegar: imparts a tanginess to a dish while bringing out the overall brightness of the other flavors.

Sesame oil: has a nutty aroma and rich, savory flavor.

Garlic: adds a savory note that enhances this sesame ginger dressing with its bold and aromatic flavor.

Medjool dates: provide a natural sweetness, and impart a rich, caramel-like flavor.

Ginger root: imparts a zesty, warm flavor that elevates the overall taste with a hint of spiciness and a deep aroma, essential for sesame ginger flavors.

Gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes):

Salt: elevates the overall flavor of any dish. Always salt in moderation in accordance with your dietary preferences.

Instructions

Combine: all of the ingredients in a high speed blender.

Blend: till smooth and creamy adding a little water if it is too thick.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Double the recipe: because it is so darn delicious on grilled chicken, shrimp or fish, veggies and noodles too, especially with the sesame ginger dressing.

Ground ginger: I always keep ground ginger frozen to have on hand in case I don’t have a fresh hand in the refrigerator.

Recipe Variations

White wine vinegar: or apple cider vinegar will work if you do not have rice vinegar on hand for your dressing.

Soy sauce: can be used in place of the coconut aminos if you are not concerned about keeping the recipe Paleo or Whole30 friendly.

Storage Tips

You can store this sesame ginger dressing in the refrigerator 7-10 days in an airtight glass container.

FAQs About Sesame Ginger Dressing

How to tell if ginger dressing is bad?

If it tastes bitter, rancid, or stale or just not right, then the dressing is most likely spoiled.

Should sesame dressing be refrigerated?

It is best to refrigerate this dressing and bring it to room temperature before serving.

What is the taste of sesame dressing?

Its sweet, sour, slightly spicy with an intense roasted sesame flavor.

A glass filled with creamy brown sauce garnished with cilantro leaves, placed on a floral plate beside fresh cilantro, ginger, and a spoon on a wooden table.

Penny Kovacs