Asian Salad Dressing
on Jan 15, 2024, Updated Mar 05, 2024
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Sweet and savory flavors blend together to create this asian salad dressing. If you are tired of using the same old salad dressing then you will love this easy-to-make, Asian-Inspired Salad Dressing.
This quick and easy asian salad dressing is an easy way to take your salad to the next level. Whether you are having a sweet or a savory salad, this delicious dressing makes a great complimentary topping. Asian salad dressing would taste especially delicious on my chopped Asian salad with peanuts.
Our favorite part of this dressing is the mix of flavorful ingredients. The rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder blend together to create one of the best salad dressings we have ever had!
Table of Contents
Recipe Ingredients
- Olive Oil—Serves as the base of your salad dressing.
- Rice Vinegar—Adds a sharp note of acidity to the dressing. You can use white wine vinegar in a pinch.
- Honey—Adds just a touch of sweetness to cut through the strong savory flavors.
- Soy Sauce—Provides the savoriness in the sauce.
- Garlic Powder—Can be replaced with freshly minced garlic.
- Salt—To help bring out the flavors of each ingredient.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Asian Salad Dressing
Step #1. Place all of your ingredients in a bowl. Alternatively, you can place your ingredients in a mason jar with a tight fitting lid.
Step #2. If using a bowl, whisk the ingredients together until homogenous.
Step #3. If using a mason jar, secure the lid and shake the jar vigorously for about a minute.
Step #4. Serve over a fresh salad or serve alongside some crackers or a veggie platter.
Recipe FAQs
It is completely normal for your salad dressing to separate into different layers. The olive oil is less dense than the soy sauce and vinegar, so it will slowly float to the top of the dressing as it sits. You can fix this issue easily by shaking the dressing for about 30 seconds or by stirring it vigorously.
Of course! We like how easy it is to incorporate the garlic powder, but freshly minced garlic can be used as well. You will want to take extra care to make sure your dressing is homogeneous before using it to ensure you don’t have any large clumps of minced onion anywhere. Using fresh garlic is a great way to add some extra sharpness to your salad dressing.
One of our favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize. For a dressing that is on the sweeter side, you can add a tablespoon of light brown sugar. For a spicier flavor try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes. Other spices that go great in this dressing include a teaspoon of ground ginger, onion powder, a tablespoon of hoisin sauce, as well as ½ teaspoon of sesame seeds.
Expert Tips
- If you do not have rice vinegar then you can use white wine vinegar in a pinch. You will notice a slight change in flavor, but the dressing will still taste amazing.
- If you have a small frother then you can use it to combine your dressing more effectively. You will still need to shake or stir the dressing after it has been sitting for a while, but using a frother is a great way to make sure your dressing is homogeneous before use.
- We found that our dressing became more flavorful the longer it sat in the fridge. You may find that the flavors are stronger after a day or two in the fridge.
- For a gluten free dressing, you can use gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos.
How to Store Your Dressing
You can store your dressing in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in either a mason jar or a rubbermaid container. We recommend storing the dressing in a mason jar if you have one just to ensure the dressing stays as fresh as possible.
Storing your dressing in a mason jar will also make it easier to combine the dressing before using it. The dressing will separate into layers as it sits, so you will want to give it a good shake or stir before adding it to your salad.
Serving Ideas
Whether you are enjoying a sweet or a savory salad, this dressing makes a great topping. As far as sweet salads go, we particularly like how this dressing pairs with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and my easy fall salad with apples. The honey helps bring out some of that natural sweetness and is balanced by the acidity of the rice vinegar.
When it comes to savory salads, we like to add some diced chicken, easy hard boiled eggs, or cheese. While we throw this dressing on salad most of the time, we also like to serve it alongside some crackers or a veggie platter. The olive oil-based dressing makes a nice light dip, making it a great appetizer or snack.
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Asian Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dump all of your ingredients into a small bowl or mason jar with a tight fitting lid.
- You can either whisk your ingredients together or shake them in a mason jar until homogenous.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you do not have rice vinegar then you can use white wine vinegar in a pinch. You will notice a slight change in flavor, but the dressing will still taste amazing.
- If you have a small frother then you can use it to combine your dressing more effectively. You will still need to shake or stir the dressing after it has been sitting for a while, but using a frother is a great way to make sure your dressing is homogeneous before use.
- We found that our dressing became more flavorful the longer it sat in the fridge.
- You may find that the flavors are stronger after a day or two in the fridge.
- For a gluten free dressing, you can use gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos.
Store your dressing in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in a jar. - You can add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes if you’d like to add a little heat.
- You can add 1-2 teaspoons toasted sesame seed oil if you have it on hand; it’s an excellent addition.
