Best Sesame Dressing Recipes

EASY SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds together in a bowl until dressing is evenly mixed.

SESAME SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk all of the ingredients. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

GINGER-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Process until smooth.

SESAME TOFU WITH COCONUT-LIME DRESSING AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime zest and juice, sambal oelek and brown sugar until sugar dissolves completely. Slowly stream in the sesame oil and whisk until the mixture is emulsified and creamy. Taste and season with salt as needed; set aside. (You'll have 3/4 cup dressing. Save any extra in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
• Prepare the tofu: Pat the tofu dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. In a medium bowl, whisk together panko, sesame seeds and black pepper. Season the mixture generously with salt. In a second medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites. Using a pair of kitchen tongs, dip the tofu slices one at a time in the egg whites and coat well. Transfer to the bowl with the panko mixture, coating well on all sides, then move to a clean plate. Repeat with remaining tofu slices.
• Line a large plate with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium (10-inch) cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium-low. Working in batches to avoid crowding, pan-fry the tofu until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. (Don't overcook, or the sesame seeds will turn bitter.) Transfer the fried tofu slices to the prepared plate. Repeat with the remaining tofu, adding oil and wiping out the pan as needed.
• Prepare the spinach: Wipe out the skillet, and heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 seconds, taking care not to scorch the garlic. Add the spinach by the handful, increasing the heat after the first handful and allowing the greens to wilt before adding more. Sauté until wilted and most of the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Add the soy sauce and black pepper, and fold to coat well. Taste and add salt as needed. Remove the skillet from the heat.
• Place spinach in a serving bowl. Add fried tofu on top, and drizzle with half of the coconut-lime dressing. Sprinkle the chives over the tofu, and serve immediately, with more dressing on the side.

GRILLED SIRLOIN SALAD WITH SESAME-GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Blend soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a blender or food processor until dressing is smooth.
• Press peppercorns into both sides of steak and season with salt.
• Place steak, scallions, and red bell pepper on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook until vegetables are charred and steak is cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes more. Let steak rest on a work surface for 5 minutes before thinly slicing along the grain. Cut scallions into 1-inch pieces and bell pepper lengthwise into strips.
• Toss curly endive and radicchio with the dressing in a bowl; transfer to a platter and top with steak and vegetables.

MISO-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together the miso, water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt. While whisking constantly, gradually add the peanut and sesame oils until you have a creamy dressing. Use now or store covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan three-fourths full with water and bring to a boil.
• Add the chicken breasts and return to a boil, skimming off any scum that forms on the surface, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
• Simmer, uncovered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain and let cool.
• Remove the skin from the chicken breasts, bone the breasts and hand shred the meat with the grain into strips about 1/2 inch thick and 2 inches long.
• Refill the large saucepan three-fourths full with water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat and add the salt.
• Gently pull the strands of noodles apart, then drop them into the boiling water, stirring to separate the strands.
• When the water comes to a second boil, boil for 1 minute longer.
• Pour the noodles into a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold running water.
• Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl.
• Toss with the peanut oil to keep the noodles from sticking together.
• Set aside.
• If using white sesame seeds, toast them in a small, dry frying pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• If using black sesame seeds, leave them untoasted.
• In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, bell pepper, carrot, cilantro and toasted or raw sesame seeds.
• Arrange the cooked noodles in a wide shallow bowl.
• Scatter the cucumber over the noodles and top with the chicken mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• To make the dressing, in a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce and vinegar. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut or corn oil, sesame oil and chili oil.
• When hot, add the garlic, ginger and green onion; saute gently until fragrant but not browned, about 15 seconds.
• Stir in the peanut butter-sesame paste mixture and cook until the mixture begins to form a light syrup, about 1 minute.
• Remove from the heat and let cool to lukewarm.
• Pour the warm dressing over the chicken salad and sprinkle with the peanuts.
• Serve immediately.

SPICY SEARED AHI TUNA SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Using your hands, coat both sides of the tuna with the sesame seed mixture. Pat and press to be sure it's well coated. Heat non-stick skillet to high and add canola oil to coat bottom of pan. Skillet should be extremely hot, then place sesame-coated tuna in pan and allow to sear for 45 seconds then flip and sear another 45 seconds. Pulling it all together: Mix ingredients for salad (mixed greens, edamame, bell pepper) together and toss with a small amount of dressing. Arrange on plates and top with the sliced tuna. Serve with extra dressing on the side to dip your tuna in.

FIRECRACKER SPINACH SALAD WITH ORANGE SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. For the dressing, cook the orange juice in a saucepan until reduced by half. Combine with the honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, water and hot sauce in a blender. Add the shallot and ginger and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.
• 2. For the salad, mix the spinach, daikon sprouts, carrot and jicama in large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat well. Garnish with the sesame seeds.

ASIAN SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Add 1 at a time through the feed tube of a running blender, vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper, tahini, and sesame seeds. Leaving the blender running add the oil in a slow thin stream. Set aside briefly.
• Toss greens, corn, orange, bell pepper, water chestnuts, and tomatoes together in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Serve with additional dressing on the side.

ASIAN COLESLAW WITH SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:.
• Combine olive oil, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, mustard, and crushed red pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake well to mix.
• For Slaw:.
• Stir together red cabbage and bok choy; divide among eight salad plates. Top each with pineapple slice, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, and cut up radishes. Drizzle dressing over salads. Garnish with whole radishes. Enjoy!
• Makes 8 servings.

TURKEY-MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, KIWI AND CASHEWS IN HONEY-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut turkey into bite-size pieces and set aside.
• Arrange the mixed greens on salad plates or large serving platter. Top with turkey, strawberries, kiwi, and cashews.
• In a small bowl, whisk together broth, honey, sesame oil, and honey mustard. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture over turkey and spinach salad.

SOY-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients until well-blended.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, SPICY SESAME DRESSING AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Whisk vinegar and mustard in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in both oils, then soy sauce. Mix in green onions and crushed red pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Make salad:
• Combine cucumbers, carrots and mint in large bowl. (Dressing and salad can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover seperately and chill. Bring to room temerature before using.)
• Place chicken and mushrooms in large glass baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dressing over and turn to coat. Cover; chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.)
• Prepare barbeque (medium heat). Remove chicken and mushrooms from marinade; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grilled chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface. Grill mushrooms until tender, about 2 minutes per side. Pour enough dressing over salad to coat and toss gently to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large platter. Halve mushrooms and tuck in among chicken slices. Drizzle chicken with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

ORIENTAL SESAME SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients.
• Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week; mix well before using.

ORIENTAL SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Wisk all ingredients together. Pour over lettuce greens. Sliced apples are good in the salad.

COLD SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH CREAMY SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Spread the sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, and toast until golden brown, shaking the pan occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the corn to the boiling water, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the corn to a colander, reserving the boiling water for later use, and run the corn under cold water to cool. Cut the kernels from the cobs; set aside.
• Transfer the sesame seeds to a blender and grind for 15 seconds. Add the oil, and puree until smooth and emulsified, about 15 seconds. Add the lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, chile-garlic sauce and ginger, and blend for another 15 seconds.
• Add the soba noodles to the boiling water, and cook until the noodles no longer have a hard, chalky bite but are still springy, 3 to 4 minutes. Strain the noodles in a colander, and run them under cold water to stop the cooking quickly. When the noodles are completely cool, shake the colander vigorously to remove as much water as possible (if the noodles are too wet, they will dilute the dressing).
• Divide the noodles among four bowls. Drizzle the dressing over the noodles (use all of the dressing, as the noodles will soak it up). Top with the corn, watercress, tomatoes, avocados and cucumbers. Toss before eating.

ASIAN SPINACH AND SHRIMP SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring orange juice to boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to about 1 Tbsp., about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, place spinach in large bowl, and set aside.
• Whisk reduced orange juice, zest, ginger, vinegar, and honey together in small bowl. Whisk in vegetable and sesame oils and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss shrimp, orange segments, and scallions,with 2 tablespoons dressing in bowl and season with salt and pepper. . Toss spinach with remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach among 4 individual plates and top with shrimp and oranges. Serve.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH HONEY SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• To make the dressing, place the honey, soy, sesame seeds, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
• Steam vegetables for about 6 minutes.
• Spoon over the honey sesame dressing.
• Great with grilled chicken, fish or meat.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH HONEY-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts into thin cubes or strips, set aside.
• In a pie plate or shallow dish, beat eggs with 4 tablespoons milk. In another pie plate or shallow dish, add crushed corn flake crumbs, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder, mix until well blended. Set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard and sesame oil. Chill for 20-30 minutes. (Unused dressing will keep in refrigerator for up to 30 days).
• In a large size skillet, add 1/4 cup oil on medium heat, when oil is hot, dip chicken into egg mixture and then in crumb mixture, place chicken in hot oil and fry to a golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain chicken pieces on a plate lined with paper towels, to drain. Keep warm.
• In a large size mixing or salad bowl, add romaine lettuce, shredded carrot, scallions, cabbage, almonds and chow mein noodles, toss salad to incorporate salad mixture, pour in salad dressing over top and continue to toss until well coated with dressing. Serve salad in individual salad plates and top with an even amount of crispy chicken per plate.
• Makes 4 servings.