Makoto Style Japanese Salad Dressing
Elevate your salads with the vibrant and flavor-packed Makoto Style Japanese Salad Dressing, a fusion of fresh, wholesome ingredients and bold Asian-inspired flavors. This creamy, ginger-carrot dressing combines the natural sweetness of carrots, the zesty warmth of fresh ginger, and the umami richness of soy sauce and sesame oil, perfectly balanced with a hint of honey and lemon juice. Effortlessly blended in just 10 minutes, this dressing is a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire—ideal for drizzling over crisp greens, pairing with shredded cabbage, or even as a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables. A must-have for fans of Japanese cuisine, this homemade dressing is fresh, customizable, and guaranteed to invigorate your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 small (peeled and chopped) Carrot
- 1 tablespoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Canola oil
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (adjust as needed) Water
Instructions
Peel and roughly chop the small carrot into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic clove to prepare them for blending.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped carrot, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, honey, lemon juice, and water to the blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add a bit more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, and blend until it reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust as needed: add an extra pinch of grated ginger or a drop of honey if you prefer more sweetness or spice.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or bottle with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Shake well before using. Drizzle over fresh greens, shredded cabbage, or use as a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 280 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.
