Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing
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This Japanese carrot ginger dressing is vibrant, versatile, and downright delicious. Just whiz a few ingredients together in your blender for a fresh and zesty dressing you can drizzle on any salad. It's easy to make and it's ready in under 5 minutes!
For another versatile Asian-inspired dressing, try oxur sweet and savory sesame ginger dressing that tastes great over crunchy greens.
This carrot ginger dressing recipe is our take on the delightful dressing that comes on any salad we've ever tried at a Japanese restaurant. It's sweet, tangy, and creamy with a recognizable bright orange hue. It brings to life anything it's drizzled over.
Is this Japanese salad dressing authentic?
It's not likely youād be served this salad dressing in Japan, but it is a familiar staple in Japanese-American restaurants. It's typically served over some crisp iceberg lettuce with maybe chopped carrots, tomatoes, or cucumbers.
Ingredients notes
This zesty carrot ginger dressing uses a simple combination of ingredients, and you're likely to have most of them on hand!
- Carrots: humble carrots add subtle sweetness and give this dressing its bright orange color. Plus, most of us have a bag of carrots hanging out in our fridge, right?
- Soy sauce: we use regular gluten-free soy sauce but you can use low-sodium soy sauce, gluten-free soy sauce, or tamari.
- Avocado oil: avocado oil or any other neutral oil work in this dressing.
Other ingredients you need are fresh ginger, seasoned rice vinegar, onion, and sesame oil.
How to make carrot ginger dressing
This ginger carrot dressing is a quick and easy way to add tons of flavor to salad. It turns out best in a high-speed blender or food processor, but you can also use a basic blender for a slightly less creamy texture.
- Place all the ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth.
- If you like a thinner consistency, add a splash of more oil or water. Taste and add a pinch of sea salt, if desired. That's it!
Is this carrot salad dressing healthy?
Yes! With three whole carrots blended into the dressing, it's basically like serving vegetables over vegetables. It's made with fresh ingredients, and it's much healthier than anything you can buy at the store.
How to use this carrot ginger dressing
This Japanese carrot ginger salad dressing tastes delicious on all sorts of side salads from simple crunchy greens to Asian-style salads. It's really versatile so you can also use it as a sauce for salmon, drizzle it over a grain bowl, spread it on a sandwich or wrap, or use it as a dip for fresh spring rolls.
If you're looking for another Japanese dip to serve beside it, try our ponzu sauce recipe!
Recipe FAQs
How long does this dressing keep in the fridge?
You can store this Japanese salad dressing in a sealed jar or container in the fridge for up to a week.
How much dressing does this recipe make?
This recipe yields just over a cup of dressing. It will likely make more than you need so will have leftovers you can use throughout the week on another salad, as a dip, or drizzled over steamed veggies.
Why does the dressing separate?
This ginger carrot dressing does not emulsify so you can expect the ingredients to naturally separate when it sits. Simply give it a shake or a stir to bring it back together before serving.
Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- Ā½ lb carrots (3 medium, coarsely chopped)
- Ā½ cup avocado oil
- Ā¼ cup peeled (chopped fresh ginger)
- Ā¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth.Ā½ lb carrots, Ā½ cup avocado oil, Ā¼ cup peeled, Ā¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Add more oil or water if you like a thinner salad dressing.
Nutrition
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I’ve made this a dozen or more times. It is my favorite dressing/dip. Tastes just like from the Japanese restaurant.
This is so good!!!! Ā I ate half of the recipe dipping raw veggies into it. I saved this recipe because I know I will make it again!Ā
Thank you so much
Delicious recipe! Thank you so much!Ā
This is a ridiculously delicious dressing-summer in a jar!