By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
77 cal · 5 min
Secret Ingredient Vietnamese Tahini Salad Dressing
Recipe GLPRb358d6d3a9a45d
A vibrant fusion dressing that marries creamy sesame tahini with bright citrus and umami-rich fish sauce, finished with fresh herbs. This versatile condiment brings Vietnamese flavors to any green or grain salad, with the secret being the combination of tahini's earthiness and fish sauce's savory depth. Perfect for drizzling over vegetables, noodles, or as a dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Vietnamese fish sauce
to taste ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, Thai basil, or Vietnamese coriander, chopped
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini and olive oil until well combined and smooth.
Add the rice vinegar and fresh lime juice to the tahini mixture, whisking continuously to incorporate.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of Vietnamese fish sauce, starting with the full amount and adjusting to your taste preference if needed.
Season generously with ground black pepper to taste.
Fold in the chopped fresh herbs just before serving to preserve their bright flavor and vibrant color.
Serve immediately as a dressing for salads or as a dipping sauce. If the dressing becomes too thick upon standing, thin with a splash of water or lime juice.
Comments
This dressing comes together fast and costs under $2 total, with tahini and rice vinegar as pantry staples at any Charlotte grocer. Fish sauce is the real pivot: Food Lion and Harris Teeter stock it reliably in the Asian section, but Walmart and ALDI are hit-or-miss, so budget a second stop if your primary shop is limited. The 5-minute claim is honest—it's a whisk job—and the dressing keeps beautifully refrigerated for a week, making it a smart move for meal prep. The only caveat is that fish sauce is an assertive ingredient; if your household is new to it, start with half the amount and build from there.
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