Soy-Free Ginger Salad Dressing
Brighten up your salads with this flavorful and refreshing Soy-Free Ginger Salad Dressing, where zesty citrus notes from fresh lemon juice meet the warm spice of freshly grated ginger. Perfect for those avoiding soy-based ingredients, this homemade dressing combines extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, creating a harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Minced garlic adds a subtle depth, while a splash of water ensures the dressing is light and pourable. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile and healthy dressing is perfect for drizzling over mixed greens, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables. Say goodbye to store-bought dressings and elevate your meals with this quick and wholesome recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Start by grating a tablespoon of fresh ginger using a microplane or fine grater.
In a small bowl, combine the grated ginger with 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
Add 1/4 cup of rice vinegar to the bowl and stir to combine.
Squeeze 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into the mixture.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to thin the dressing slightly, and whisk all ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt or honey, if desired, to suit your preference.
Transfer the dressing to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
Shake well before drizzling over your favorite salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1042 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.2 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 73 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.
