As far as we’re concerned, this is one of four essential salad dressings that form a complete repertoire for the home cook. This easy one pairs beautifully with crunchy, mild-tasting vegetables, like the julienned carrots, baby bok choy and slivered red cabbage we used in our composed salad. Feel free to add microgreens, like pea shoots or mizuna, then take your pick of pineapple or mango to add a fresh sweetness that brings it all together.
Sweet Heat Ginger Sesame Dressing
ELLE Gourmet's recipe for a ginger-sesame salad dressing with a kick of sweet heat.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp finely grated ginger
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha hot chili sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ small red finger chili finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In small bowl, stir together ginger, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil and vegetable oil. Season with kosher salt, fresh chili and sesame seeds before serving.
