Carrot Ginger Dressing
Brighten up your salads and dishes with this vibrant Carrot Ginger Dressing, a flavorful blend of fresh carrots, zesty ginger, and tangy rice vinegar. This creamy, dairy-free dressing comes together in just 10 minutes with the help of a blender, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty notes from honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist) and sesame oil. Its velvety texture and bold flavors make it an ideal topping for leafy greens, grain bowls, or even a dipping sauce for fresh veggies. With wholesome ingredients and versatile uses, this homemade dressing is a must-have, adding a delicious, healthy twist to your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium (peeled and roughly chopped) carrots
- 1 tablespoon (peeled and grated) fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed or canola)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons (plus more if needed to adjust consistency) water
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the ingredients: peel and roughly chop the carrots, peel and grate the ginger.
2. Add the chopped carrots, grated ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, neutral oil, honey, and water into a blender or food processor.
3. Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add a pinch of salt or a little more honey for sweetness if desired.
5. Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
6. Shake or stir well before serving, and enjoy this dressing drizzled over salads, grain bowls, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1246 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
