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Ginger Dressing Recipe: How to Make Carrot Ginger Dressing

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2024 • 1 min read

This easy ginger dressing recipe is a perfect condiment for iceberg lettuce and raw veggies, and it doubles as a marinade for meat and fish.

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What Is Ginger Dressing?

Ginger dressing is a salad dressing made with fresh ginger. It’s made like a vinaigrette, but with rice wine vinegar (or lime juice) instead of balsamic vinegar and sesame oil instead of extra-virgin olive oil. Optional ingredients include soy sauce or miso paste for salt and umami flavor. Add carrots to make carrot ginger dressing for more sweetness and color.

Origins of Ginger Dressing

Japanese restaurants in the United States likely developed ginger salad dressing to dress side salads with East Asian flavors. You can find ginger dressing at Japanese-American sushi restaurants and hibachi restaurants, as well as Chinese-American eateries.

Easy Carrot Ginger Dressing Recipe

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makes

1 cup

prep time

15 min

total time

15 min

cook time

Ingredients

  1. 1

    In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Taste and adjust the seasoning.

  3. 3

    Use the dressing immediately or store it in a jar or other airtight container in the refrigerator.

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