Sumo Citrus Sesame Salad Dressing

Name: Sumo Citrus Sesame Salad Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
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

If you’re looking for a bright and tangy Asian-inspired salad dressing, this one is a keeper!

Recipe Type

Sides

Time

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins

Size

4 servings

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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.