Salad Dressing
📜 Collection: LOC | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A versatile and light homemade salad dressing featuring a nutty sesame and safflower oil base. This simple vinaigrette is easily customizable with tamari and honey for a perfect balance of savory and sweet.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 0 mins | None | 1 Cup |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Glass jar
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | Sesame Seed Oil | to taste |
| 1/2 cup | Safflower Oil | main portion |
| 1/4 cup | Cider Vinegar | to taste |
| 2 tbsp | Water | to thin |
| 1 tsp | Honey | to taste |
| 1 tsp | Tamari | or soy sauce |
| 1 tbsp | Sesame Seeds | toasted |
Instructions
Step 1: Emulsify
- In a bowl or jar, combine the 1 tbsp sesame seed oil and 1/2 cup safflower oil to create the base.
- Add the 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp tamari to the oil mixture.
- Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the 1 tbsp sesame seeds and taste, adjusting the acidity or sweetness as desired until the flavor is balanced and bright.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; shake well before each use as the oil may separate.
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