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    Home » Recipes » Condiments & Dips

    Carrot Ginger Dressing (Japanese Restaurant-style Salad Dressing)

    May 12, 2020 • Updated: October 26, 2021 • by Renée • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Carrot Ginger Dressing (Japanese Restaurant-style Salad Dressing)

    Naturally sweet and slightly tangy, Carrot Ginger Dressing is a light, refreshing salad dressing that is simply irresistible! (It’s like your favorite Japanese restaurant dressing, only fresher!)


    There's a little place near my house – Mr Bento’s – that serves the best teriyaki salmon burger! I always order it in a meal, which arrives on a quarter-sheet pan with four pot stickers and a cold, crisp green salad on the side. I look forward to that side salad nearly as much as the salmon burger itself: I just can’t resist that delicious Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing!

    At one point about a month ago, I was jonesing hard for something fresh and light and bright to satisfy my umami urges. All I wanted in life was a big green salad doused with Mr Bento's dressing. No salmon burger. No potstickers. Just the salad. 

    So I decided to figure out how to make Carrot Ginger Dressing for myself. Honestly, I was blown away when I learned how easy this is to make!

    This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite.

    Carrot Ginger Dressing (Japanese Restaurant-style Salad Dressing) recipe

    If you aren't making your own salad dressings yet, consider this: most dressings (including this one) take less than ten minutes to mix up. You save a ton of money, and the food you eat is fresher and healthier. 

    The only downside is, homemade dressings do not last ten or twelve months in the fridge. (On the other hand, is that really a downside?) 


    How to Make Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing (Restaurant-style)

    This easy blender dressing recipe has so many great things going for it: it’s super-fast to pull together, naturally dairy-free and vegan, and has no added sugar. (The carrots add just the right amount of sweetness.) The teaspoon of orange zest enhances and brightens the natural carrot and ginger flavors.

    Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing has a simple, pantry-friendly list of ingredients.

    Carrot Ginger Dressing ingredients on pan

    Just combine all ingredients in blender cup and blend until smooth.

    Carrot Ginger Dressing Ingredients in Blender

    That's it. You're done!

    If your dressing seems too thick, you can thin it with a little more water. Personally, I prefer to make this dressing quite thick, and then add water as needed. That way, it can also double as a dip.

    In addition to the fabulous flavor, one of the things I love most about this dressing is the stunning color it brings to the plate, especially when paired with leafy greens.

    Carrot Ginger Dressing

    Carrot Ginger Dressing (Japanese Restaurant-style Salad Dressing) recipe
    5 from 6 votes

    Carrot Ginger Dressing (Japanese Restaurant-style Salad Dressing)

    Naturally sweet and slightly tangy, Carrot Ginger Dressing is a light, refreshing salad dressing that is simply irresistible! (It’s like your favorite Japanese restaurant dressing, only fresher!)
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Asian Fusion
    Prep Time:10 minutes
    Total Time:10 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 57kcal
    Author: Renee

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • ½ pound coarsely chopped carrots
    • ⅓ cup extra-light olive oil or other light, neutral oil
    • ⅓ cup fresh ginger peeled & coarsely chopped [1.5 ounces]
    • 3 tablespoons red onion coarsely chopped
    • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce or tamari
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
    • 1 tablespoon water as needed

    Instructions

    • Prepare (i.e., peel, chop, etc.) all ingredients as listed.
    • Combine all ingredients in blender cup.
      Blend until smooth.
      If your dressing seems too thick, you can thin it with a little more water.
      Personally, I prefer to make this dressing quite thick, and then add water as needed. That way, it can also double as a dip.

    Notes

    Dressing may be refrigerated for a two weeks. (Probably longer, but it doesn't last that long at our house.)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2368IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
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    If you love versatile, all-natural homemade salad dressings, be sure to check out our recipes for Fresh Homemade Buttermilk Ranch, Authentic Thousand Island, and Original Taco House Fiesta Dressing, too! 

    Carrot Ginger Dressing
    Carrot Ginger Dressing isn’t just for salad! Try it on salmon (so good!) or other grilled fish, rice, spring rolls, sautéed greens, sandwiches, noodles, steak, shrimp, and roasted vegetables.


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    Renée is writer, music maker, artist, and storyteller. In her spare time, you can find her writing love songs about cowboys, exploring the moss-covered nooks and crannies of the Pacific Northwest, and making music with her talented singer-husband.

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    Comments

    1. Dannii says

      November 04, 2021 at 12:22 am

      5 stars
      This dressing looks so light and fresh. I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    2. Tara says

      November 03, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      Such a beautiful vivid color! I love how easily this dressing comes together and in only a few minutes too. So perfect for pairing with salads.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 03, 2021 at 9:55 pm

        I know - I love the contrast you get with this dressing! It makes for a really nice presentation.

        Reply
    3. Mirlene says

      November 03, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite dressings to have on a salad when we go to a Japanese restaurant. I never knew it had carrots. Looking forward to making my own!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 03, 2021 at 9:54 pm

        It is surprising, isn't it? Carrots are the secret ingredient in a lot of things! (Homemade tomato soup immediately come to mind.)

        Reply
    4. Cate says

      November 03, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      This dressing is fantastic! So easy and flavorful and love the ginger and sesame.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 03, 2021 at 9:52 pm

        Ginger and sesame are such great culinary partners, aren't they‽

        Reply
    5. Erika says

      May 13, 2020 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      This dressing is so flavorful and delicious. Pinning too!

      Reply
    6. Cindy says

      May 13, 2020 at 12:22 pm

      I made this today. We LOVED IT. We are always looking for new tasty ways to make dressing. We seem to get caught up in a rut. But this broke us out of that rut. So good!

      Reply
    7. Tawnie Kroll says

      May 13, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      Such a flavorful and tasty recipe! I had so many carrots to use up and this was just the perfect use of them. Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Jennifer says

      May 13, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      I just love the combination of sweetness from the carrots with a bit of heat from the ginger. What a delicious flavor combination.

      Reply

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