Benne’ Seed Dressing (Sesame Seed Dressing)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Benne' Seed Dressing (Sesame Seed Dressing) recipe for your salads

by The Chefin Salad Dressing

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

259

Sugar

13g

Fat

23g

Benne' Seed Dressing (Sesame Seed Dressing) is a sweet and tangy sauce that adds a lift to any salad. The sesame seeds give the dressing a crunchy texture, which is perfect for leafy salads. The recipe originated in the southern part of the United States, where it's been popular for over a century. Although the recipe is easily adjusted according to personal preference or taste, the core ingredients remain the same, making Benne' Seed Dressing a traditional recipe that brands and households still use.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl mix sugar, garlic, salt, and red wine vinegar.
2.	Add chopped onion and ground dry mustard into the bowl and whisk until combined.
3.	Gently add the olive oil and whisk quickly to prevent the oil from separating.
4.	Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and pour the dressing into a bottle.

PROS

Benne’ Seed Dressing is an easy-to-make dressing that can be used to flavor any salad.

It compliments the flavor of various vegetables such as spinach, cucumber, and carrots.

The dressing has a unique taste due to the blend of ingredients, making your salads more appetizing.

CONS

The recipe requires red wine vinegar which might not be easily accessible.

The sugar content is high, meaning the dressing has high-calorie and may not be suitable for diabetics or weight management diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Benne’ Seed Dressing (Sesame Seed Dressing) can offer various health benefits due to its ingredients.
The olive oil in the recipe can help in maintaining low cholesterol levels, while garlic has antioxidants that strengthen the immune system.
The dressing contains sesame seeds that are high in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber.

	1/4 cup sugar
	1 garlic clove , minced
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 cup red wine vinegar
	1/4 cup chopped onion
	1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustard
	1 1/2 cups olive oil
	1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds