High Protein Ginger Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with this creamy, high-protein ginger salad dressing that blends the bold flavors of fresh ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar with the velvety smoothness of silken tofu. Perfect for those seeking a healthy yet indulgent option, this dressing boasts a rich sesame and olive oil base, balanced by a touch of honey and aromatic minced garlic. In just 10 minutes, you can create a nutrient-packed dressing that’s not only protein-rich but also vegan-friendly with a simple honey substitution. Ideal as a topping for leafy greens or a dipping sauce for veggies, this versatile recipe is a quick, flavorful way to enhance any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 100 grams Tofu (silken or soft)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 unit Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by peeling a small piece of ginger root and grating it until you have 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger. Set this aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine 100 grams of silken or soft tofu, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar.
Add 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger and a minced garlic clove into the blender.
Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil for a hint of richness.
Add 1 tablespoon of honey for a subtle sweetness, adjusting to taste if you prefer a sweeter dressing.
Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to taste.
Blend all ingredients until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, vinegar, or honey to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Shake well before serving over your favorite salad greens or cold noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2344 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | |
*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.
