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    By: Allie Petersen · Dated: December 10, 2022·Last Modified: February 17, 2023 ·Posted Under: Condiments,·This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying Amazon purchases. ·

    Creamy Sesame Ginger Dressing (Vegan, Dairy-Free)

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    This decadent creamy sesame ginger dressing is an easy, mouth-watering sauce for buddha bowls, salads, and stir-frys that you can mix up in under 5 minutes.

    A close up of a spoon of creamy sesame ginger dressing drizzle over a bowl.

    This is one of my favorite dressings and sauces. It's extremely flavorful from the sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic. I love this as a salad dressing or on buddha bowls with my Crispy Asian Tofu.

    What do I need to make vegan sesame ginger dressing?

    The main ingredient is vegan mayo (does not contain any eggs). Hellman's makes a good vegan mayo. A a high quality tahini that will enhance the creaminess and flavor. Toasted sesame oil provides a great depth of flavor to the sauce. You will also use soy sauce for saltiness and some lemon juice for acidity. The fresh minced ginger is the star of the sauce and the garlic cloves are a runner up to create this flavorful dressing.

    How to make creamy sesame ginger dressing

    This sauce is as easy as it gets! Simply put all your ingredients in a blender (I used my NutriNinja) and blend. If you don't have a blender you can whisk in a bowl (but make sure your ginger and garlic are finely minced).

    overhead picture of creamy sesame ginger dressing (vegan).

    Is this sauce vegan?

    Yes, this dressing is vegan with no dairy products used. We used vegan mayo instead of regular mayo which helps create a creamy, yummy sauce.

    Where can I find vegan mayo?

    Vegan mayo is different than regular mayo in that it doesn't contain any egg. Many grocery stores now carry vegan mayo. Hellman's makes a great vegan mayo.

    Is this gluten-free?

    This recipe contains soy sauce which is not gluten-free but you can easily substitute with tamari or coconut aminos. The rest of the ingredients are gluten-free!

    Ways to use Vegan Sesame Ginger Dressing

    This vegan sesame ginger dressing is amazing on buddha bowls (such as my Crispy Asian Tofu Buddha Bowl seen below), drizzled on salads, stir frys, or other asian noodle dishes. I highly recommend trying out this sauce with my famous Crispy Asian Tofu Buddha Bowl. It's one of my favorites of all time that combines a crispy tofu coated in a tasty asian sauce with other wholesome ingredients such as edamame, kale, brown rice, avocado and more. The addition of the creamy sesame ginger dressing is match made in heaven!

    How to store this dressing

    Store this sauce in a container or jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    This picture shows a crispy asian tofu buddha bowl with a creamy sesame ginger dressing.

    Substitutions for Vegan Sesame Ginger Dressing

    Soy Sauce

    To make this recipe gluten free use tamari in place of soy sauce.

    Maple Syrup

    You can substitute maple syrup for brown sugar or date syrup.

    Tahini

    Substitute tahini with cashew butter, sunflower butter, or hummus. The flavor will be slightly different but still delicious!

    Lemon Juice

    Substitute with rice vinegar for similar acidity.

    Why you'll love this recipe:

    • It contains simple ingredients that blend to a flavorful sauce.
    • It's vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and optionally gluten-free with the substitution of tamari for soy sauce.
    • It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (although I doubt it will last that long!)

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    Creamy Sesame Ginger Sauce (Vegan, Dairy-Free)

    Allie Petersen
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 169 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Vegan mayo
    • ¼ cup Tahini
    • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
    • 1.5 tablespoon fresh ginger
    • 2 Garlic cloves minced
    • ~2 Tbsp water

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all ingredients in a blender until combined.
    • Drizzle over buddha bowls, stir fry, salads, and more!

    Notes

    Find vegan mayo at most grocery stores near the other mayo. Hellman's now makes a vegan mayo. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 335mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.5mg
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    1. Alexandra says

      February 26, 2023 at 11:21 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious. We enjoy this on top of rice bowls with edamame or air fried tofu, and chopped raw veggies.

      Reply
      • Allie Petersen says

        February 27, 2023 at 4:17 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it Alexandra!! It's such a versatile sauce!

        Reply

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      December 10, 2022 at 7:05 am

      […] Asian tofu combines mouth-watering flavors of sweet, salty, and spicy all in one! This sauce is easy to whip up in just a few minutes. Tofu is a great protein source for a plant-based, vegan, or vegetarian diet and this Asian tofu pairs perfectly with my Crispy Asian Tofu Buddha Bowl or on top of rice, stir-fried veggies, or noodles. Drizzle this tofu with my flavorful Creamy Sesame Ginger Dressing. […]

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