Jam Jar Salad Dressings with Raw Black Sesame Oil

Simplicity and saving time make these dressings our go to when we're in a hurry or simply have so many other things to look after. Joanne and I love to bring salads to work, on hikes and to longer trips. Specially when it comes to the dressing, we prep in advance to avoid later disappointment.

When we're on the road and don't have any mixers, blenders or other fancy aides to meal prep, we make these dressings in advance and love the outcome every time!

The Best (And Easiest) Way To Dress Up A Salad: Jam Jar Salad Dressing Recipes!

I love to make my dressings in jam jars, it’s easier to see

what’s going on, you can shake them up easily and it makes a good

storage container for prepping and leftovers. Except for the yogourt dressing,

they’re all based on a ratio of 3 parts cold-pressed oil to 1 part acid like

vinegar or lemon or orange juice. In generally, this ratio is a really good rule of thumb for making any dressing. Ideally you are looking for a source of acidity that goes well with the oil that you are using.

Have a little taste once you’ve shaken up the dressing in the jar. If the seasoning is there but you’re finding

it a little too acidic, you’re on the right track. Once the dressing is

on the salad leaves it will be perfect.

Add some of the dressing onto your salad, not all at once to avoid overdressing, as this will make your greens go lush and soggy as the acidity will "fry" your greens.

I hope these recipes will inspire you to create your own, experimental variations with various oils, flavours and sources of acidity. Let your creativity out and enjoy your salads like never before!

Soy Sauce Dressing with Raw Black Sesame Oil

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons Raw Black Sesame Oil
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• salt & pepper to taste

METHOD BALSAMIC DRESSING

Put 6 tablespoons of Raw Black Sesame Oil and 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar into a jam jar, add the soy sauce and maple syrup then a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

Put the lid on the jar and shake well.

GINGER DRESSING with Raw Black Sesame Oil

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons Raw Black Sesame Oil
• 1 orange
• 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
• salt & pepper to taste

METHOD LEMON DRESSING

Put 6 tablespoons of Raw Black Sesame Oil into a jam jar with minced ginger, a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze in the juice of 1 orange.

Put the lid on the jar and shake well.

Balsamic Dressing with Raw Black Sesame Oil

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons Raw Black Sesame Oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• salt & pepper to taste

METHOD BALSAMIC DRESSING

Put 6 tablespoons of Raw Black Sesame Oil and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

Put the lid on the jar and shake well.

TANGY MISO DRESSING with Raw Black Sesame Oil

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 6 tablespoons Raw Black Sesame Oil
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon white miso paste
• 1 inch piece of ginger, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

METHOD TANGY MISO DRESSING

Put 6 tablespoons of Raw Black Sesame Oil and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, miso paste, finely chopped ginger and roasted sesame oil into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

Put the lid on the jar and shake well.

FRENCH DRESSING with Raw Black Sesame Oil

Ingredients

• ¼ of a clove of garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 6 tablespoons Raw Black Sesame Oil
• salt & pepper to taste

METHOD FRENCH DRESSING

Peel and finely chop ¼ of a clove of garlic. Put the garlic, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar and 6 tablespoons of Raw Black Sesame Oil into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

Put the lid on the jar and shake well.

YOGOURT DRESSING with Raw Black Sesame Oil

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup plain yogourt or plain dairy free yogourt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Raw Black Sesame Oil
• salt & pepper to taste

METHOD YOGOURT DRESSING

Put ⅓ cup of natural yogourt, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of Raw Black Sesame Oil into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

Put the lid on the jar and shake well.

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