The Best Carrot Ginger Dressing I've Tasted

carrot ginger dressing in a glass jar near a salad.

The Best Carrot Ginger Dressing I've Tasted

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: Carrot Ginger Dressing

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Once you taste this carrot ginger dressing, you might be tempted to drink it straight from the blender. It tastes like the kind you'd get at a Japanese restaurant, but it's super-simple to make at home. All you need are a few ingredients to get started! I've kept the oil as low as possible, but what I think you'll really love is the flavor. It will have you craving more salads all week long!

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Ingredients

2 medium carrots , peeled and cut into chunks
2 inches fresh ginger
1 small shallot , cut into chunks
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a high-speed blender, combine the carrots, ginger, shallot, vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, olive oil, water, and salt. Secure the lid and blend until smooth.

This batch size blends best in a personal-sized blender or a larger one with a narrow base, like this Vitamix model. If you have a blender with a wider base, you might want to double the recipe for easier blending.

Once the dressing is smooth, adjust the flavoring to taste. Add more honey for a sweeter dressing, or an extra splash of vinegar for a tangier flavor. It's ready to serve right away over your favorite salad greens.

Notes

Nutrition information is for approximately 2 tablespoons of salad dressing, but this may vary based on the size of the carrots you use each time. This is automatically calculated using an online ingredient database, so it's just an estimate, not a guarantee.

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