Honey Ginger Salad Dressing Without Mustard or Sesame

Salad dressing is one of those things that gets surprisingly tricky when you are avoiding mustard. In our house we also avoid dairy and sesame, which rules out almost every store-bought dressing option. This Asian style honey ginger salad dressing has become my go-to anytime I am hosting or bringing a salad to share.

The flavor is a sweet and savory combination with a slight kick and an Asian-style profile, even though it is completely free from mustard and sesame. It is bold without being overpowering and works with just about any salad makings you have on hand. Every time I serve it, people ask for the recipe.

I usually toss it with spinach and whatever vegetables I have available, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, and celery. It is reliable, easy to make, and always a crowd pleaser.

This recipe is adapted from The Café Sucre Farine to be free from mustard, sesame, gluten, dairy, peanuts and tree nuts. Always check every ingredient label for your family’s specific allergens, as formulations and facilities can change.

Many honey ginger and Asian style salad dressings rely on sesame oil, sesame seeds, or mustard to build flavor. This version creates balance using olive oil, avocado oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic instead.

The result is a dressing that tastes familiar and flavorful while still being safe for families managing mustard and sesame allergies.

This dressing has a balanced sweet and savory flavor with a gentle heat from the sriracha. The honey and coconut sugar add warmth and depth, while the rice vinegar provides brightness. Ginger and garlic bring that classic honey ginger flavor, and the slight kick keeps it interesting without making it spicy.

This recipe uses all dried herbs and spices. Fresh ingredients are wonderful, but they take longer to prep and can shorten how long leftovers last.

Using dried ingredients keeps this recipe fast and allows it to store well in the refrigerator. If you prefer to substitute fresh ingredients, increase the quantity by about two thirds.

No. Brown sugar works just as well in this recipe.

I personally prefer coconut sugar because it has a lower glycemic index, but either option will give you the same overall flavor and balance.

This simple honey ginger salad dressing comes together in minutes and stores well in the refrigerator

Honey Ginger Salad Dressing Without Mustard or Sesame

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Sweet and savory honey ginger salad dressing with a slight kick, completely free from mustard and sesame

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Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup avocado oil
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 tbsp gluten free soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a container with a tight-fitting lid.
2. Shake well until fully combined.

Notes

This dressing is made with dried spices for quick prep and longer storage. Brown sugar can be used in place of coconut sugar. If substituting fresh ingredients for dried, increase the quantity by about two thirds.
Allergens: This recipe is free from dairy, mustard, gluten, sesame, peanuts, and tree nuts. Always check every ingredient label for your family's specific allergens, as formulations and facilities can change.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 280Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 536mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.

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