Heart-Healthy Ginger Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this vibrant and *Heart-Healthy Ginger Salad Dressing*, a perfect blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients designed to nourish your body. This quick, 10-minute recipe combines the zesty warmth of freshly grated ginger with the umami richness of low-sodium soy sauce and the tangy kick of rice vinegar. A balance of toasted sesame oil and olive oil delivers a silky, heart-smart base, while a touch of honey and fresh lemon juice provide the perfect hint of sweetness and acidity. Minced garlic and freshly ground black pepper round out the flavor profile, making every drizzle an explosion of taste. Ideal for green salads, grain bowls, or even as a marinade, this nutrient-packed dressing is ready to enhance your meals while keeping your heart health in mind. Store it in the fridge and enjoy throughout the week! Keywords: ginger salad dressing recipe, heart-healthy dressing, homemade salad dressing, easy ginger vinaigrette.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small (minced) garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by peeling a small knob of fresh ginger. Grate enough ginger to measure 1 tablespoon using a microplane or fine grater.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the freshly grated ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil.
Slowly whisk in the olive oil to emulsify the mixture, ensuring a smooth consistency.
Add honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the bowl, mixing thoroughly until the honey is well incorporated.
Peel and mince a small garlic clove, then add it to the dressing mixture.
Season the dressing with ground black pepper to taste.
Once all the ingredients are combined, taste the dressing and adjust any flavors to your liking, taking care to maintain its heart-healthy profile.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container.
Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1003 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% | |
*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.
