Carrot Orange Ginger Dressing
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and zesty Carrot Orange Ginger Dressing! Bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients like sweet carrots, tangy orange juice, and the warm zest of grated ginger, this flavor-packed recipe is both delicious and nutritious. Balanced with a touch of honey for sweetness, rice vinegar for acidity, and a subtle savory kick from soy sauce, this creamy dressing is perfect for drizzling over salads, grain bowls, or even as a refreshing veggie dip. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick whirl in the blender, it’s ready to elevate your favorite dishes to a whole new level. Plus, it's naturally gluten-free and easy to make ahead for busy weeknights. Perfect for those seeking a homemade, healthy dressing with a bright, citrusy twist!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium (peeled and chopped) Carrot
- 1 medium (juiced) Orange
- 1 tablespoon (peeled and grated) Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and chop the carrots into small pieces for easier blending.
Juice the orange and measure out approximately 1/4 cup of juice. Discard seeds if any.
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger using a microplane grater or similar tool.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped carrots, orange juice, grated ginger, rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, water, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, a touch of honey for sweetness, or an extra splash of orange juice for more acidity.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled over your favorite salads, grain bowls, or use as a dipping sauce for veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 613 mg | 13% | |
*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.
