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Bowl of Chinese chicken salad with dressing drizzled on top

Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing

This Chinese chicken salad dressing is the secret to the best chicken salad nights. It's meal-prep friendly, easy to whisk together, and packed with savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (about ½ cup)
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup neutral oil avocado or grapeseed
  • Optional: pinch red pepper flakes toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl or jar, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
  2. Whisk or shake until the honey is fully dissolved.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the neutral oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning—add more vinegar for tang, more honey for sweetness, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
  5. Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before each use.