You know how much I love a flavorful dressing that can tie an entire bowl or salad together — and this one has been on repeat in my kitchen. It’s tangy, savory, a little nutty from the sesame oil, and just the right amount of zing from lime.

I whip this up in under 2 minutes and keep it in a mason jar for drizzling all week long. You can drizzle it over bowls, salads, grain dishes, or use as a marinade. It’s also delicious over roasted veggies or even as a dipping sauce for dumplings.

If you’re into versatile homemade dressings, don’t miss my Spicy Cashew Dressing, Lemon Vinaigrette, and Carrot-Ginger Dressing—each one has its own personality and can totally transform your meals.

Why this vinaigrette will be your new go-to

  • 2-minute wonder: Whisk, shake, done—no fancy equipment required.
  • Multitasker magic: Use as a salad dressing, marinade, or drizzle for bowls.
  • Restaurant-level flavor: Toasted sesame oil + lime = chef’s kiss.
  • Smart storage: Keeps in the fridge for days, so you’ll always have it handy.

I still remember the first time I tossed this vinaigrette over a simple cucumber and edamame salad—I thought, where has this been all my life? Now it’s my trusty sidekick whenever I want to jazz up plain greens or roasted veggies without overthinking.

Go ahead and shake it up—your taste buds are in for a treat.

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Sesame–Lime Vinaigrette

This sesame and lime-kissed dressing comes together in minutes and adds instant flavor to salads, bowls, roasted veggies, and more.
Yield: 4 servings (makes ½ cup)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice, adjust to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl or shake in a small jar. Taste and adjust lime or pepper as desired.

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 2 tbspCalories: 70Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 7g— Unsaturated Fat: 6g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 570mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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