The Sumo Citrus gives this dressing a delicious orange flavor, which is perfect served with your favorite greens and veggies. Extra flavor boosters in this salad dressing include rice wine vinegar and a hint of toasted sesame oil, plus toasted sesame seeds for additional depth of flavor and texture.
Toasting the sesame seeds is a quick and easy process that is a simple way to add more flavor. This brings out the nuttiness in the sesame seeds and provides extra nutrients to your salad…making it a win-win! Preparing your own salad dressing at home gives you all the control over the quality of ingredients, which is why a simple dressing recipe like this is so great to have on hand. This dressing would also make a delicious marinade for your favorite protein.
Ingredients
2 tsp sesame seeds
Juice of 1 ½ Sumo Citrus
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ cup + 1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp agave nectar, optional
½ tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a small skillet on medium heat. Add sesame seeds and stir often until beginning to turn light golden brown. Transfer sesame seeds to a bowl to cool. Add all remaining ingredients to another bowl. Whisk well until fully combined, then sesame seeds and stir.
