Bright, zesty, and utterly crave-worthy, Japanese Ginger Dressing is the perfect way to add bold flavors to your meals. This easy, no-cook recipe blends fresh ginger, sweet carrot, and garlic with pantry staples like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for a harmonious balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes. Its silky texture, achieved through pureeing in a blender, makes it ideal for drizzling over crisp salads, marinating proteins, or even using as a dipping sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing not only elevates your dishes but also highlights authentic Japanese-inspired flavors. Store it in the fridge to let the ingredients meld for an even richer taste! Keywords: Japanese ginger dressing, salad dressing recipe, Asian-inspired, easy homemade dressing, tangy soy-ginger dressing.
Peel and grate the fresh ginger until you have 2 tablespoons of ginger pulp.
Peel and roughly chop the carrot into small pieces to make it easier to blend.
In a blender or food processor, combine the grated ginger, chopped carrot, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, honey, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
Blend the mixture on high speed until the carrot is completely pureed and the dressing is smooth. If desired, add 1 tablespoon of water to thin the consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed (e.g., add a pinch of salt or more honey for sweetness).
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake or stir the dressing before serving. Drizzle over salads, use as a marinade for proteins, or serve as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Calories |
754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 70.4 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1761 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 388 mg | 8% | |
*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.