Secret Ingredient Vietnamese Tahini Salad Dressing

Serves 6

5 min

Secret Ingredient Vietnamese Tahini Salad Dressing

Recipe GLPRb358d6d3a9a45d

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Vietnamese
Sauce & Condiment
5 min
Servings: 6
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

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

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini and olive oil until well combined and smooth.

  2. Add the rice vinegar and fresh lime juice to the tahini mixture, whisking continuously to incorporate.

  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Vietnamese fish sauce, starting with the full amount and adjusting to your taste preference if needed.

  4. Season generously with ground black pepper to taste.

  5. Fold in the chopped fresh herbs just before serving to preserve their bright flavor and vibrant color.

  6. 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.