Refreshing and Savory Salad Dressings

Discover three delicious summer dressings that complement vegetables, mushrooms, chicken, noodles, and more.

1. REFRESHING DRESSING

Ingredients - 2 Servings

• 1 ½ Tbsp vegetable oil (corn, canola, peanut)

• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed or minced

• 1 scallion, finely chopped

• 1 ½ Tbsp white vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• Sugar

• Salt

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

2. Add minced garlic and chopped scallions to the oil. Simmer for a few minutes until you can smell the aroma and ⅓ of the aromatics are golden.

3. Turn off the heat and let the remaining heat cook the garlic and scallions for another few minutes.

4. Add ⅓ tsp salt, ½ Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 ½ Tbsp white vinegar to a bowl. Pour the warm garlic and scallion-infused oil into the bowl. Mix well. More salt or sugar to taste.

This dressing is perfect for cucumber, radish, and chicken.

2. RICH SAVORY DRESSING

Ingredients - 2 Servings

• 1 ½ tbsp vegetable oil (corn, canola, peanut)

• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed or minced

• 1 scallion, finely chopped

• 1 Tbsp light soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp soybean paste (or sweet bean paste)

• 1 ½ Tbsp dark vinegar (Chinkiang vinegar)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 Tbsp water

• 1 Tbsp chopped scallions and cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

2. Add minced garlic and chopped scallions to the oil. Simmer for a few minutes until you can smell the aroma and ⅓ of the aromatics are golden. Turn off the heat and the remaining heat cook the garlic and scallions for another few minutes.

3. Add 1 Tbsp light soy sauce, 1 Tbsp soybean paste (or sweet bean paste), 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 ½ Tbsp white vinegar, and 1 Tbsp water to a bowl. Pour the warm garlic and scallion-infused oil into the bowl. Mix well.

This dressing is perfect for steamed eggplant, blanched mushrooms, and cooked noodles.

3. SWEET AND SAVORY DRESSING

Ingredients - 2 Servings

• 1 ½ Tbsp vegetable oil (corn, canola, peanut)

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced or thinly sliced

• 1 scallion, finely chopped

• 1 Tbsp light soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 Tbsp water

• 1 Tbsp chopped scallions and cilantro for garnish (optional)

• Add chili flakes or chili sauce for an extra kick (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

2. Add minced garlic and chopped scallions to the oil. Simmer for a few minutes until you can smell the aroma and ⅓ of the aromatics are golden. Turn off the heat and the remaining heat cook the garlic and scallions for another few minutes.

3. Add 1 Tbsp light soy sauce, 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 Tbsp water to a bowl. Pour the warm garlic and scallion-infused oil into the bowl. Mix well.

This dressing is perfect for tofu, cucumber, blanched mushrooms, and okra.

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