Romaine Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing
Transform your salad game with this vibrant Romaine Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing—a perfect combination of crisp, fresh vegetables and a zesty homemade dressing packed with flavor. This salad features crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices, all brought to life by a silky carrot ginger dressing bursting with the tangy sweetness of orange juice, the nuttiness of sesame oil, and a hint of soy sauce for umami depth. The dressing is easy to prepare in a blender or food processor, making it ideal for quick lunches or light dinner sides. Garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this wholesome, nutrient-rich salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy, bright, and flavorful dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Rinse the romaine lettuce and pat dry. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large salad bowl.
Peel the carrots, and grate them finely or chop into chunks if using a blender or food processor.
Peel the ginger and finely grate it or chop into small pieces if using a blender or food processor.
To prepare the carrot ginger dressing, combine the grated carrots, grated ginger, orange juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Thinly slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce.
Drizzle the carrot ginger dressing generously over the salad. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.0 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 404 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 908 mg | 19% | |
*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.
