Tangy Orange-Ginger Dressing with a Touch of Sesame
This tangy orange-ginger dressing is the perfect way to add a burst of flavor to your salads, grilled vegetables, or roasted meats. It's made with fresh orange juice, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and a touch of garlic powder. The dressing is well-balanced, with a bright citrus flavor that's complemented by the warmth of the ginger and the nuttiness of the sesame oil. It's also Whole30-compliant, so you can feel good about enjoying it on your favorite healthy dishes.
The inspiration for this dressing came to me one day when I was browsing the farmers market. I saw some beautiful oranges and fresh ginger, and I knew I wanted to create a dressing that would showcase their flavors. I started by whisking together orange juice, rice vinegar, and grated ginger. Then I added toasted sesame oil, which gave the dressing a nutty flavor and a beautiful golden color. Finally, I seasoned the dressing with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. The result was a tangy, flavorful dressing that was perfect for salads, grilled vegetables, and roasted meats.
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Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Whole30-compliant salad dressing mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients until well combined.
  2. Drizzle over salads, grilled vegetables, or roasted meats.
  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Why It Works
  • The combination of orange juice, rice vinegar, and ginger gives the dressing a bright, citrusy flavor with a hint of warmth from the ginger.
  • The toasted sesame oil adds a nutty flavor and a beautiful golden color to the dressing.
  • The sea salt and black pepper balance out the sweetness of the orange juice and the warmth of the ginger.
  • The garlic powder adds a subtle savory flavor to the dressing.
  • The dressing is Whole30-compliant, so you can feel good about enjoying it on your favorite healthy dishes.