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Must-Have Asian Salad Dressing (three recipes)

4.84 from 12 votes
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}
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: sauce
Author: Maggie

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.