Asian Sesame Honey Salad Dressing
Transform everyday salads with this easy Asian Sesame Honey Salad Dressing, made with BeeBlend Sesame Honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh ginger and sesame oil. Sweet, savoury and deliciously nutty, this homemade dressing comes together in minutes and adds plenty of flavour to everything from crisp green salads to colourful Asian-inspired slaws.
The natural sweetness of BeeBlend Sesame Honey balances the tangy vinegar and savoury soy, while toasted sesame oil gives the dressing its distinctive nutty finish. Drizzle it over salads, grain bowls and roasted vegetables, or use it as a simple dipping sauce or marinade.
Asian Sesame Honey Salad Dressing Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
2 tbsp BeeBlend Sesame Honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1 tsp sesame seeds
1–2 tsp warm water, if needed to loosen
Method
Add the BeeBlend Sesame Honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and olive oil to a small bowl or jar.
Add the grated ginger and garlic, then whisk well until the dressing is smooth and combined.
Stir through the sesame seeds. If you'd prefer a thinner dressing, add 1–2 teaspoons of warm water and mix again.
Taste and adjust to your preference with a little extra honey for sweetness or rice vinegar for more tang.
Drizzle over your favourite salad and serve immediately, or store in a sealed jar in the fridge until needed.
Serving Suggestions
This Sesame Honey Salad Dressing is delicious drizzled over crunchy Asian slaw, cucumber salad, noodle bowls, grain bowls or mixed greens. It also works beautifully with grilled chicken, salmon, tofu and roasted vegetables.
Honey Used in This Recipe
BeeBlend Sesame Honey
BeeBlend Sesame Honey brings a rich natural sweetness and distinctive toasted, nutty character to this homemade salad dressing. Its flavour pairs beautifully with sesame oil, soy, ginger and rice vinegar, creating a balanced dressing that's sweet, savoury and tangy.
Asian Sesame Honey Salad Dressing FAQs
Can I make Sesame Honey Salad Dressing in advance?
Yes. Prepare the dressing ahead of time and store it in a sealed jar in the fridge. Give it a good shake or stir before serving, as the ingredients may naturally separate.
What salads work well with Sesame Honey Dressing?
It's particularly good with Asian-inspired slaws, cucumber salads, mixed greens and noodle salads. You can also drizzle it over grain bowls or roasted vegetables.
Can I use this dressing as a marinade?
Yes. The combination of sesame honey, soy, ginger and sesame oil works well as a marinade for chicken, salmon or tofu.
How can I make the dressing thinner?
Simply whisk in a teaspoon of warm water at a time until the dressing reaches your preferred consistency.
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