Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with the bold and refreshing flavors of Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing, a vibrant blend of wholesome ingredients with a zesty Asian twist. This quick and easy 10-minute recipe combines the natural sweetness of carrots and honey with the sharp kick of fresh grated ginger and rice vinegar, perfectly balanced by the savory umami of soy sauce and sesame oil. Blended until silky smooth, this homemade dressing offers a restaurant-quality experience that pairs beautifully with crisp greens, shredded cabbage, or even as a dipping sauce for spring rolls. Whether you're crafting a light lunch or a show-stopping side, this versatile recipe is the perfect way to bring a burst of flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized Carrot
- 2 tablespoons (grated) Ginger
- 0.5 medium-sized Yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and roughly chop the carrot into small pieces.
Grate the fresh ginger to measure out two tablespoons. Set aside.
Roughly chop half of a medium-sized yellow onion.
In a blender or food processor, combine the carrot, grated ginger, chopped onion, soy sauce, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, sesame oil, honey, water, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Add a pinch more salt, honey, or vinegar if needed.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Shake well before serving, and drizzle over your favorite salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 362 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 76 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.
