Best 20 Asian Dressing Recipes

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Asian dressing is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used to add a unique twist to a variety of dishes. With its origins in the diverse culinary traditions of Asia, this dressing typically combines a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and umami flavors, making it a popular choice for salads, noodles, and grilled meats. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing dressing or a rich and creamy sauce, there are countless Asian dressing recipes to explore. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the most popular and delicious Asian dressing recipes, providing a guide to help you create the perfect dressing for your next meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN SALAD DRESSING



Asian Salad Dressing image

This Asian salad dressing is delicious in a salad or on stir-fried vegetables. It will last, sealed in a Mason jar, in the refrigerator for about six weeks. A tablespoon of ground ginger may be used in place of fresh. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Shake dressing again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ASIAN GINGER DRESSING



Asian Ginger Dressing image

Terrific salad dressing for all salads - especially great for use on cabbage salads. Everyone who has had the dressing wants the recipe.

Provided by DIETER_WEBER

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
¾ cup olive oil
⅓ cup rice vinegar
½ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • In a 1 pint glass jar or larger, combine the garlic, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and water. Cover the jar with a tight fitting lid, and shake well. Remove lid, and heat jar in the microwave for 1 minute just to dissolve the honey. Let cool, and shake well before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 361.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

ASIAN VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING



Asian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing image

This is simple to throw together, light and tangy. I often vary the ingredients, using honey or orange juice instead of sugar, adding wasabi powder -- whatever I'm in the mood for. The joy of cooking is being creative! If you wish to substitute the oil, use a bland vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil or "light" olive oil. Regular olive oil is too strong for this recipe.

Provided by DangerBun

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, pref. low-sodium
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic, fresh minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup peanut oil or 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 tablespoon scallion, chopped (green onions)

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients in a bowl or food processor.
  • If using a bowl: SLOWLY drizzle in the sesame and peanut oil, whisking constantly so that the dressing will emulsify.
  • If using a food processor, leave it running while you drizzle in the oil.
  • When dressing is well combined, add sesame seeds and scallions.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate and use within a week.

ASIAN STYLE DRESSING- FROM JAMIE OLIVER'S WINTER SALAD WITH DUCK



Asian Style Dressing- from Jamie Oliver's Winter Salad With Duck image

This is a dressing recipe from the new Food Network show Jamie at Home. They didn't list the recipe on Food Network's site, so I'm putting it here for safe keeping. I find it tastes really fabulous over long thin slices of grated carrots as a carrot salad.

Provided by Piaqua

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1/3 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons lime juice (or the juice of 2 limes)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon unrefined sugar
1 small chile
1 small garlic clove
4 scallions (top half only)
1 tablespoon cilantro (or (to taste)

Steps:

  • Juice two limes into a bowl big enough for you to whisk your dressing.
  • Add the olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar to the bowl.
  • Grate the small chili (red pepper flakes may be substituted here) and the garlic clove over the bowl into your dressing.
  • Whisk together.
  • Finely chop the scallion tops and cilantro and stir into dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.4, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 255.4, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 1.1

PAN FRIED COD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



Pan Fried Cod with Asian Dressing image

Make and share this Pan Fried Cod with Asian Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Sauces

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

60 ml light soy sauce
40 ml rice wine vinegar
1 pinch five-spice powder
40 ml sesame oil (original recipe uses double this but I think it kills the flavour of the fish)
salt and pepper
1 bunch spring onion, finely shredded
1 red chile, very finely chopped
6 blue-eye cod fish fillets (175-225g each)
plain flour, seasoned with
salt and pepper, for dusting
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, boil the soy sauce, vinegar and 5 spice powder together.
  • Remove from the heat, mix in the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix the spring onions with the chilli.
  • Lightly coat the fish fillets with seasoned flour.
  • Heat the knob of butter in a fry pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side (depending on thickness) until cooked.
  • Reheat the dressing and add the onions and chilli-cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  • Serve the fish with the dressing spooned over.

FAT FREE ASIAN SALAD DRESSING



Fat Free Asian Salad Dressing image

A tangy dressing that you only need to use a tiny bit of because it's richly flavored. It's fat free and wonderful! If you must, then you can drizzle a little olive oil into your salad after tossing it with this dressing but, honestly, it doesn't need it to make a delicious salad! Also a yummy dressing for sauteed tofu and vegetables. Enjoy!

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 garlic cloves
1 piece fresh ginger (about the size of a garlic clove)
3 ounces soy sauce
1 1/2 ounces red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 drops sesame oil
1/2 ounce water

Steps:

  • There are 2 options for preparing this dressing.
  • You can either whir ingredients in blender, which makes it a little frothy- which I like.
  • Or, you can finely mince the garlic and ginger and whip the rest of the ingredients together with a wire whisk.
  • Either way, it's fabulous!
  • You can easily double this recipe- just keep the 2 to 1 ratio for the garlic and ginger and the soy sauce and vinegar.

ASIAN SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



Asian Salad with Sesame Dressing image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/8 cup rice wine vinegar
1 shallot clove, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons tahini or peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup sesame oil
6 cups mixed mesclun greens, soaked in salt water to remove grit, dried in a salad spinner and torn into bite sized pieces
1 cup baby corn from a jar or can
1 (8-ounce) can Mandarin orange segments, drained
1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and sliced julienne
1 (4-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed to remove any tinny taste
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Add 1 at a time through the feed tube of a running blender, vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper, tahini, and sesame seeds. Leaving the blender running add the oil in a slow thin stream. Set aside briefly.
  • Toss greens, corn, orange, bell pepper, water chestnuts, and tomatoes together in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Serve with additional dressing on the side.

SPICY ASIAN DRESSING FOR THAI CHICKEN AND NOODLE SALAD



Spicy Asian Dressing for Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad image

This sauce, made from fragrant kitchen standbys, adds spicy, salty, sour, and sweet flavors to our Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 thinly sliced scallion whites
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste (or 1 minced canned anchovy)
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients.

ASIAN COLESLAW WITH SESAME DRESSING



Asian Coleslaw With Sesame Dressing image

Make and share this Asian Coleslaw With Sesame Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups sliced bok choy (or green cabbage)
16 pineapple slices (fresh or canned)
16 sugar snap peas, sliced lengthwise
1 cup thinly sliced button mushroom (2 ounces, or try enokie mushrooms)
1/2 cup thinly sliced radish
8 whole radishes

Steps:

  • For dressing:.
  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, mustard, and crushed red pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake well to mix.
  • For Slaw:.
  • Stir together red cabbage and bok choy; divide among eight salad plates. Top each with pineapple slice, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, and cut up radishes. Drizzle dressing over salads. Garnish with whole radishes. Enjoy!
  • Makes 8 servings.

CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



Cucumber, Tomato, and Pineapple Salad with Asian Dressing image

Provided by Alexis Touchet

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Pineapple     Mint     Cucumber     Summer     Healthy     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-inch-long) fresh serrano or jalapeño chile, minced, including seeds
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
1/2 seedless cucumber (often plastic-wrapped), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 pineapple, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cored, then sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick (2 cups)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 medium tomatoes (1 lb total), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges

Steps:

  • Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with salt using side of a large heavy knife.
  • Whisk together lime juice and sugar in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in oil, garlic paste, chile, and fish sauce (to taste). Add remaining ingredients, tossing to coat, and add salt to taste.

NOBU'S ASIAN MATSUHISA SALAD DRESSING



Nobu's Asian Matsuhisa Salad Dressing image

This comes from the world famous Nobu restaurant. There, they serve it over a lightly seared ahi-tuna over greens salad. However, I decided to just post the dressing on its own because it is SO good on SO many different salads. Have fun with it!

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 pinch sea salt
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 teaspoons grapeseed oil
4 teaspoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, rice vinegar, water, granulated sugar, pinch of sea salt, mustard, ground black and ground black pepper in a bowl.
  • Stir until the salt and mustard have dissolved.
  • Add the grapeseed and sesame oils and soy sauce and mix well.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH ASIAN-STYLE DRESSING



Green Bean Salad with Asian-Style Dressing image

Provided by Marla Share

Categories     Salad     Bean     Ginger     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Green Bean     Spring     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Gourmet     Pennsylvania     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Dressing
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
a 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
Salad
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 scallions, chopped fine (about 2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, soy sauce, garlic, ginger root, and sesame oil. Add canola or vegetable oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • In a small dry skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and transfer to a small bowl.
  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer beans to a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain beans well.
  • In a large bowl, combine beans, scallions, sesame seeds, and dressing and toss well. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SPICY ASIAN DRESSING



Cucumber Salad with Spicy Asian Dressing image

Our Spicy Asian Dressing makes this cucumber salad stand out.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound cucumbers (about 3 medium), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Handful mint leaves
Spicy Asian Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss together all ingredients.

ASIAN-INSPIRED GINGER DRESSING



Asian-Inspired Ginger Dressing image

Whenever I go to an Asian restaurant, I love the house salad dressing. This recipe was inspired by that, but it is not an exact copy. It also is NOT an authentic Asian recipe.

Provided by kwatson242

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Yogurt Dressing Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup minced onion, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put yogurt, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, onion, garlic, ginger paste, sugar, and black pepper in a blender; blend on High until smooth.
  • Pour dressing into a sealable container, seal, and refrigerate at least 30 minute before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 552.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING



Asian Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 cup frozen shelled edamame
2 oranges
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Sriracha
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 cups watercress, trimmed
1 cup crunchy chow mein noodles
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 12 ounces)
1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 carrots)

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook until tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  • Cut the top and bottom off each orange, then cut off the peel and white pith. Holding an orange over a small bowl to catch the juice, cut along the membranes to remove the orange segments, letting them fall into the bowl. Squeeze any juice from the membranes into the bowl. Repeat with the other orange.
  • Whisk the peanut butter, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons of the orange juice, the soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the lettuce, watercress and half of the chow mein noodles in a large bowl. Divide among plates and drizzle with half the dressing. Top with the chicken, edamame, carrots, orange segments and remaining noodles. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the remaining dressing.

SIMPLEST ASIAN DRESSING



Simplest Asian Dressing image

With this Simplest Asian Dressing, the delicate flavor of rice vinegar along with the other Asian ingredients in this vinaigrette is ideal on tender greens like mizuna or mâche

Categories     Salad Dressing     Soy Sauce     Sesame Oil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 small garlic clove, finely grated
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
N/A freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil, then sesame oil (dressing will thicken slightly); season with salt and pepper.
  • Do ahead: Dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to a jar; cover and chill.

CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



Cucumber, Tomato, and Pineapple Salad With Asian Dressing image

Adapted from Epicurious.com and originally published the June 2006 issue of Gourmet magazine. This Vietnamese-inspired salad combines sweet pineapple and fiery serrano with cooling cucumber. This is a great side for RiffRaff's Grilled Vietnamese Chicken (Recipe #170897).

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Pineapple

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno chile, minced, including seeds
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (often plastic-wrapped)
1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cored, then sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick (2 cups)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with salt using side of a large heavy knife.
  • Whisk together lime juice and sugar in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in oil, garlic paste, chile, and fish sauce (to taste).
  • Add remaining ingredients, tossing to coat, and add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 121.2, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1.1

ASIAN COLESLAW WITH PONZU DRESSING



Asian Coleslaw with Ponzu Dressing image

Sweet, creamy ponzu dressing envelops crunchy veggies in this coleslaw with an Asian kick. If you really want to impress at your next BBQ or potluck, bring this! Garnish with a few sprinkles of black sesame seeds and/or cilantro.

Provided by LADYJANE1976

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     With Mayo

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound coleslaw mix
1 cup shelled, defrosted edamame
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¾ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, or more to taste
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons ponzu sauce
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 dashes garlic powder
3 dashes ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine coleslaw mix, edamame, red pepper, green onions, cilantro, and black sesame seeds in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, ponzu, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and white pepper together to make dressing. Pour over coleslaw mixture; mix well.
  • Serve immediately for crunchy coleslaw, or refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 328.1 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

ASIAN BROCCOLI SALAD WITH TANGY CHILI-GARLIC DRESSING



Asian Broccoli Salad with Tangy Chili-Garlic Dressing image

With broccoli's high levels of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and pro-detoxification compounds, easy-to-absorb calcium and soluble and insoluble fiber, it's definitely a vegetable you want to be eating more of-and I'm not talking just the usual side of steamed broccoli. It's also a great base for super-tasty meals like this salad.

Provided by Amy Chaplin

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium heads broccoli, stems removed and heads cut into florets (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup julienned daikon
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons unrefined sesame oil
1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 red jalapeno, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
2 teaspoons tamari
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Roast the broccoli: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add the broccoli florets, oil and a large pinch of salt to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss to combine, and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, stir and continue roasting until broccoli is browning, 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and set aside to cool.
  • Make the dressing: Warm the unrefined sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeno, and cook until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, and add the vinegar, tamari, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. Stir well to combine.
  • Assemble the salad: Add the roasted broccoli, carrots, daikon and scallions to a large bowl, and toss to combine. Divide between 2 bowls, and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

ASIAN PEAR AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



Asian Pear and Watercress Salad with Sesame Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Ginger     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Fall     Asian Pear     Watercress     Sesame     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For dressing
1 (1/2-inch-thick) slice peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup Asian sesame paste* or smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil*
1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste with garlic*
1/2 teaspoon salt
For salad
1 1/2 lb Asian pear (1 large or 2 medium)
4 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (from 2 bunches; 10 oz)
1 carrot, finely shredded
*Available at some Asian markets and by mail order from Ethnic Grocer (800-523-1961).

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Prepare salad:
  • Peel pear and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick julienne, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine watercress and pear in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Divide among plates, then drizzle with some dressing and sprinkle with carrot.

Tips:

  • When making the dressing, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using fresh ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and limes.
  • If you don't have all of the ingredients for a particular recipe, feel free to substitute or omit some ingredients. For example, if you don't have fish sauce, you can use soy sauce or tamari.
  • Taste the dressing before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more lime juice, fish sauce, or sugar to balance the flavors.
  • Asian dressings can be used on a variety of dishes, including salads, grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. They can also be used as a marinade or dipping sauce.
  • Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week. Be sure to shake the dressing well before using.

Conclusion:

Asian dressings are a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. They're easy to make and can be used on a variety of dishes. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find an Asian dressing that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to dress up your food, give one of these Asian dressing recipes a try.

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