Trader Joe’s ORGANIC TOASTED SESAME DRESSING & marinade


Trader Joe’s says “A versatile dressing that can be used for salads, marinades and dips.”

I really like this. It’s one of Trader Joe’s best dressings.

It’s delicious as well as versatile. It’s an organic Japanese / Asian sesame based dressing which is great for any salads and I found for making coleslaw/slaws. Savory and a little sweet, with lots of Umami. When I say Versatile I mean this is more than just a dressing for salads. It is also an excellent marinade. For one thing its terrific with chicken. Marinate the chicken in some of this sauce for 1/2 hr or more before grilling, then brush on some more near the end as a glaze. You can also do the exact same thing with Tofu. It is really great as a sauce with the Baked Tofu. Slice up the tofu and pour some of this sauce over and sprinkle with scallions. Its also good just added on top of any sauteed veggies. Cold noodles with sesame sauce (add some more toasted sesame oil and some peanut butter and soy)

You could even mix in a tablespoon of chunky peanut butter into a some of this dressing for a Thai type variation.

Now $3.99 for a 12 oz bottle.

I would buy this again.

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  4. Cathy nielsen's avatar Cathy nielsen
    Oct 23, 2022 @ 23:20:16

    What’s up? I was told at the La Quinta TJ store that the Toasted Sesame dressing was discontinued. I am admittedly addicted to this product. It is great, please tell me where you have it in stock in So. Cal. I have introduced the product to multiple friends all love it.

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  5. Unknown's avatar Anonymous
    Sep 27, 2025 @ 16:23:25

    country of origin of the sesame dressing? Bottle does not say

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    • Unknown's avatar Anonymous
      Dec 18, 2025 @ 18:12:30

      I was trying to find the answer to this question as well, but apparently, the source of “Trader Joe” branded products is a closely held secret. We can hope that since it has passed two organic certifications that it’s been declared clean (enough). I just discovered it, and love it.

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