Sesame Ginger Dressing

Pair this dressing with an Asian slaw containing shredded red cabbage, broccoli and carrots, or toss with multicolored carrots. I prefer Braggs Aminos, a gluten-free soy sauce alternative made from certified non-GMO soybeans.
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Ingredients

SERVINGS: 1 Cup(s)
  • 3 tablespoons grated yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root (from a 1-inch piece)
  • ¼ cup Braggs Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1½ lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Combine onion, ginger, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, oils and salt in a medium mixing bowl, and whisk well to incorporate. Stir in sesame seeds and red pepper flake. Refrigerate up to four days.

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: 1 Cup(s)
  • 3 tablespoons grated yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root (from a 1-inch piece)
  • ¼ cup Braggs Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1½ lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes