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Must-Have Asian Salad Dressing (three recipes)

By Maggie Zhu
4.84 from 12 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Each takes just two minutes to make, and these sauces last for weeks in the fridge. It is the best item to have on hand for whipping up a quick and healthy dinner in no time. {Vegan, Gluten Free adaptable}

Ingredients

Sriracha Mayo (Yields 2 1/2 cups dressing)

  • 1 1/2 cup grapeseed oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 24 whole chickpeas
  • 1/3 cup of liquid from 1 can of chickpeas
  • 1/3 cup sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or sugar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Chinese Sesame Dressing (Yields 2 1/2 cups dressing)

  • 2/3 cup Chinkiang vinegar (*Footnote 1)
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 heaping cup unsalted natural peanut butter (*Footnote 2)
  • 1/3 cup agave syrup (or sugar)
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Japanese Miso Dressing (Yields 1 1/2 cups dressing)

  • 1/2 cup white miso paste
  • 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water (*Footnote 3)
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 3 tablespoons agave syrup (or sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon oil (toasted)

Instructions

  • For each dressing, add all the ingredients into a blender (I used my
    Vitamix). Start at low speed and gradually increase to high, until everything is incorporated into a consistent texture. The total blending time for each dressing should be about 20 seconds.
  • Store the dressings in airtight containers in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. I suspect they could stay good longer but you probably won't get a chance to test it out because you'll finish all three bottles in no time.

Notes

  1. Use rice vinegar if you need to create a gluten-free dressing. The flavor profile of the dressing will change and become less pungent, but it will remain tasty.
  2. The consistency of peanut butters varies a lot. If you find your dressing too thin, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more peanut butter.
  3. If you plan to store the dressing for a long time, boil some water and then let it cool down before adding to the dressing. This process will sanitize the water so it stays good for longer.