Can this Teriyaki Salad Dressing be mixed by hand?

Yes. Whisking everything together works just fine. However, blending in a food processor creates a smoother texture and a slightly lighter consistency.

How long does Teriyaki Salad Dressing last in the fridge?

Stored in an airtight container, it stays fresh for up to one week in the refrigerator without losing flavor.

Can mirin replace soy sauce and sugar?

Mirin can work as a substitute because it already contains sweetness. Start with about 1½ to 2 tablespoons of mirin , then taste and adjust the flavor if needed.

What vegetables work best with this dressing?

It pairs especially well with: shredded cabbage iceberg lettuce cucumbers carrots radishes Many people love it on simple cabbage salads similar to those served in teriyaki restaurants.

Does it taste like restaurant teriyaki salad dressing?

Yes—many home cooks find the flavor incredibly close to the creamy dressing served at Pacific Northwest teriyaki spots.

Teriyaki Salad Dressing: Amazing 6-Ingredient Recipe

Description

This creamy Teriyaki Salad Dressing is a quick 5-minute recipe made with simple ingredients like Kewpie mayo, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Inspired by the famous Pacific Northwest teriyaki restaurant salads, this smooth dressing adds a sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavor to cabbage salads, rice bowls, and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

• ½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ½ tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

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Instructions

Add the Kewpie mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic to a food processor or blender.
Blend for about 20–30 seconds until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness if desired by slightly reducing the sugar.
Transfer the dressing into a squeeze bottle or airtight container.
Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Drizzle over cabbage salads, mixed greens, or use as a dipping sauce for vegetables.

Notes

Using a food processor creates a lighter texture by whipping air into the dressing.
If Kewpie mayo is unavailable, regular mayonnaise can be used, though the flavor will be slightly different.
The dressing keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Some prefer slightly less sugar, so feel free to adjust sweetness to taste.
Perfect for shredded cabbage salads like those served in teriyaki restaurants.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salad Dressing
Method: Blending
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 110 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg