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Japanese Roasted Sesame Dressing

Creamy Japanese Roasted Sesame Dressing You’ll Love

This Japanese Roasted Sesame Dressing is creamy and nutty, perfect for elevating your salads and meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Kewpie mayonnaise or plain mayonnaise if Kewpie is unavailable
  • 0.25 cup toasted sesame seeds toasted enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey/sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice/white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil omit if desired
  • 1 tablespoon tahini optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • serving bowl or airtight jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add Kewpie mayonnaise, toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, and tahini if desired. Mix until combined.
  2. Using your whisk, mix the ingredients for about 30 seconds until smoothly combined and well incorporated.
  3. Carefully pour the mixture into a serving bowl or an airtight jar.
  4. Drizzle it over fresh salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables.
  5. Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

For enhanced flavor, consider adding roasted garlic or a spoonful of miso.

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