Comments on: Sesame Dressing

By: Violet

Violet — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:50:48 +0000

I used this recipe and loved it after I made a couple of personal choice additions. I made it according to your recipe, but added Strawberry Rose’ vinegar and sugar. In the future I could use just 1/2 to 1 tablespoon lime juice, but I wouldn’t omit it completely because it would change the flavor profile too much. I added a couple of teaspoons of sugar (I was out of agave syrup) because it is a personal preference to tone down the sharpness of the lime juice. It turned out to be a great vinaigrette! I avoided vinaigrette for years because I hadn’t found one I liked. I use your recipes often , Kate, and enjoy you and Cookie so much. Thank you.

By: Falguni Dalal

Falguni Dalal — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:00:13 +0000

In reply to Sugar. Galangal is more of a ginger substitute. Not exactly the same, but both are roots.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:48:46 +0000

In reply to Lynn. This Italian vinaigrette is my go-to dressing that doesn't have lemon. You can also substitute a vinegar of your choice in a dressing that calls for lemon if you want to experiment. The important part is the oil to acid ratio.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:57:58 +0000

Kate
I love your recipes. Thank you so much.

One request, please.

I am allergic to lemon. I would so love some healthy summer dressing recipes / salads that do not require lemon.

My sisters would love it as well.

Thank so much

Very best regards,

Lynn

By: Sugar

Sugar — Fri, 02 May 2025 06:55:12 +0000

In reply to Mary.

There is a Thai herb called Galangal. It’s widely available in larger stores (or online) nowadays. It’s such a sweet and subtle flavor that resembles mustard slightly but isn’t as overwhelming because it’s a different plant species. Might want to give that a try!

By: Auletta

Auletta — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:26:51 +0000

I made this tonight and added edamame beans and marinated tofu to it for a protein boost. Absolutely delicious. The peanut sauce is fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing.

By: Kathryne Taylor

Kathryne Taylor — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:21:50 +0000

In reply to Linda ONeill. Hooray! Thank you, Linda. Delighted to hear that you appreciate this salad dressing.

By: Linda ONeill

Linda ONeill — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:49:53 +0000

So delicious. This is an outstanding salad dressing practically for all salads. Versatile, too, as it could be a marinade and sauce for grilled chicken or fish. I had to substitute lemon for lime juice and had to cut back on the pepper for my throat’s sake. Even so, it’s still another CookandKate triumph.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:49:59 +0000

In reply to NJ. You could try it. Let me know what you think!

By: NJ

NJ — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:05:46 +0000

Can we use cold pressed sesame oil instead of toasted sesame oil? I didn’t find toasted sesame oil