Creamy Asian Salad Dressing

I have been enjoyed a daily green salad and I have been preparing different homemade salad dressing recipes that are vegan, gluten-free and tasty, this sesame salad dressing is to die for! Other delicious salad dressings made from scratch are Vegan Ranch Dressing,  Vegan Thousand Island Dressing, and Vegan Cilantro Lime Dressing.

Creamy Asian Salad Dressing

This Asian salad dressing is now my husband’s favorite salad dressing, I have made it for him for the past week and he wants me to keep making it. It is very easy to prepare and healthy, made with cashew for a creamy texture. 

This is an inspired version of the popular Japanese Sesame Dressing (Goma Dressing). In Japanese, Goma means sesame. 

I have tried vegan storebought Asian Salad Dressings but so far I haven’t found one that I liked, plus they have ingredients that I don’t really care for ingesting daily. My homemade toasted sesame dressing recipe is made with simple ingredients that are found in most major supermarkets or are already in your pantry.

I also enjoyed serving this sesame salad dressing as a dip for Cauliflower Nuggets, Tofu Fries. or Baked Tofu Nuggets.

Asian Salad Dressing Ingredients

• Sesame Seeds – roasting sesame seeds in a dry skillet over the stove is great way to release the natural nutty oils and fragrance, added to the dressing to boost flavor, thicken and add crunch to the creamy dressing.
• Cashews – Raw cashews are used as the base for this creamy Asian salad dressing. Traditional recipes use mayonnaise or eggs but cashews are the perfect dairy-free alternative. 
• Lemon Juice – Added for a mild tangy flavor, you can substitute with fresh lime juice.
• Bragg’s Liquid Aminos – Made from organic soy, this gluten-free alternative to soy gives an amazing flavor to the salad dressing, you can substitute with coconut Aminos or soy sauce.
• Tahini – made from roasted sesame seeds that are processed into a creamy paste. Added for an extra flavor boost and nutrients.
• Fresh Ginger – Fresh ginger added to this dressing for the perfect Asian flavor, gives a mild flavor punch to the salad dressing.
• Sesame Oil – roasted sesame seeds oil, added to boost the flavor, favored their distinct flavors.
• Maple Syrup – added for a mild sweet flavor, better than refined sugars. You can substitute with agave syrup, date syrup or your favorite sweetener.

How To Make Creamy Asian Salad Dressing

It so easy to make this Asian Sesame Dressing,

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over low heat until golden brown, constantly stirring to prevent the seeds from burning. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2. Place cashews in a high-speed blender with water, lemon juice, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, tahini, ginger, sesame oil, and maple syrup.
3. Process dressing until smooth and creamy, add toasted sesame seeds and pulse blender. You can add extra water if salad dressing is too thick about 1 tablespoon at a time and pulse to stir.
4. Pour salad dressing in an airtight container and serve immediately, store leftover in the refrigerator for a week.

What Recipes To Use With Creamy Asian Salad Dressing?

• Spring Mix Salad Recipe
• Roasted Radicchio And Butternut Squash Salad
• Spinach Tofu Salad
• Vegan Kale Salad
• Wakame Salad

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