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JAPANESE GINGER DRESSING

Elevate Salads with Japanese Ginger Dressing in Minutes

This Japanese Ginger Dressing adds a zesty, sweet, and tangy flavor to salads and is ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup shredded carrots Provides sweetness and texture
  • 1 small onion Adds sharpness and depth of flavor
  • 1 inch fresh ginger Delivers a fresh, zesty kick
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Sweetens the dressing
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Provides saltiness and umami
  • 1 cup rice vinegar Adds acidity and brightness
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances overall taste
  • 1 cup canola or vegetable oil Forms the base of the dressing

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for JAPANESE GINGER DRESSING
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the dressing. Peel and chop the carrots and onion, and peel a chunk of fresh ginger.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine the prepared carrots, onion, ginger, granulated sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and salt. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until thick and smooth.
  3. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the canola oil and continue blending for another 30 seconds until creamy.
  4. Taste your dressing and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed, blending for another 10 seconds if you make adjustments.
  5. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
  6. Shake or stir the dressing before serving it over fresh salads like iceberg lettuce or cucumbers.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

This dressing is vegan, cholesterol-free, and rich in vitamin A. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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