Whole30 Ginger Dressing
Elevate your meals with this zesty and nutritious Whole30 Ginger Dressing! Bursting with the bold flavors of fresh ginger, garlic, and tangy lime juice, this dressing is perfectly balanced by the savory notes of coconut aminos and a hint of rice vinegar. Made with wholesome ingredients like olive oil and green onions, this recipe is completely Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly. It's ready in just 10 minutes, making it an effortless way to add a flavorful punch to salads, roasted vegetables, or even as a marinade for your favorite proteins. Whether you're on a Whole30 journey or simply seeking a healthy, homemade alternative to store-bought dressings, this vibrant ginger dressing is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions
Instructions
1. Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger root using a microplane or fine grater. You should have approximately 2 tablespoons of grated ginger.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the grated ginger, olive oil, coconut aminos, and rice vinegar.
3. Squeeze the juice from a fresh lime to extract about 2 tablespoons and add it to the blender.
4. Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the blender.
5. Add sea salt and ground black pepper to the blender.
6. Thinly slice the green onions and reserve 1 tablespoon for garnishing, adding the rest to the blender.
7. Blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
8. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding a little more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
9. Transfer the dressing to a glass jar or bottle for storage. It can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
10. Shake well before each use. Serve as a salad dressing or marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.2 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6594 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 3% | |
*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.
