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The Ultimate and Easy Sesame-Ginger Dressing and How To Use It

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Big, bold and zesty flavors await in this simple, whisked dressing – which also doubles as a marinade. Try it with this refreshing Carrot-Coconut-Mint Salad

The Carrot-Coconut-Mint Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing tossed in

You’ll love this dressing, and will make it over and over again!
A zesty & pungent Dressing and Marinade ~ which is versatile for everyday cooking… brightens up all it touches.

This is my second blog in a row using sesame seeds!
I just love their flavor profile and they are a great complement to sweet or savory preparations. The many health benefits of sesame seeds are due to its nutritional content including vitamins, minerals, natural oils, and organic compounds.

Start by skillet-toasting the sesame seeds, as this brings out their nutty flavor.

Chop some ginger, garlic and sweet onion and add flavorings: dijon mustard, miso and soy sauce for a umami bomb… along with honey, rice vinegar, sriracha and the toasted sesame seeds for flavor. Whisk together and drizzle in the oils and you are done! Takes less than 10 minutes.

Works beautiful as a salad dressing – drizzle over your favorite leafy and vegetable creations.
Use as a marinade for proteins, including vegan proteins – will add a blast of Asian tang!

See this wonderful recipe for my refreshing Carrot-Coconut-Mint Salad! If you are have never cracked open a coconut – I give you an easy step-by-step guide.. it is fun too! Save extra grated coconut in the freezer for Indian dishes or when you are in the mood to do a little weekend baking.

Sesame seeds have a nutty, sweet aroma with a milk-like, buttery taste. When toasted, its flavor intensifies with a fabulous aroma. These nutritious seeds are an excellent source of copper, a very good source of manganese, and a good source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, molybdenum, vitamin B1, selenium, protein and dietary fiber.

Enjoy!
Karen

Sesame-Ginger Dressing drizzled all over this salad: Grilled Chicken with Carrot-Coconut-Mint Salad
A wonderful Vegan main course or starter: Grilled ‘Pressed” Tofu with Sesame-Ginger Dressing drizzled all over the salad
A freshly peeled coconut makes a difference with taste and texture… it’s easier than you might think!
Ingredients for the Dressing
Thinly slice carrots with a vegetable peeler, add to ice water for crunch & curl
Orange and Yellow Carrot strands in an ice water bath
Add thinly sliced Raw Golden Beets for extra pizzaz for the salad
Store the extra dressing for other recipe creations
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