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Ultimate Easy Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing Recipe

Indulge in the Ultimate Easy Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing Recipe. This delicious dressing combines the irresistible flavors of carrots and ginger, creating a sensational blend that will take your salads to the next level.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: dinner, dips, dressing, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: blender dressing, carrot, carrot ginger, carrot-ginger dressing, ginger, healthy dressing, healthy dressing recipe, japanese dressing, japanese food, japanese salad, salad dressing, salad dressing recipe, vegan salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Michelle Kadera at The Happy and Wholesome Mommy

Equipment

  • 1 high-speed blender or food processer *using a blender is ideal

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups peeled and roughly chopped large carrots about 3-4 carrots depending on size
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh peeled ginger, roughly chopped *1 for less spice, 2 if you love ginger
  • ½ small shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Coconut aminos would work, also.
  • 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup filtered water Plus more if your dressing is too thick.

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into the blender. Process until smooth. The dressing is thick however, if it is too thick, slowly add a tablespoon of water at a time to the moving blender until the desired consistency is reached.
    Make sure to stop and scrape the sides a few times.

Notes

Storage
Pour the dressing into a mason jar and secure it with a lid. Place the airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Give it a little stir each time you enjoy it from the fridge.
Tips + Modifications
The ACV can be replaced with rice vinegar.
If you do not like strong spices, omit the garlic and reduce the ginger to 1 tbsp.
If you are looking to cut the sugar, omit the maple syrup.  This sweetener gently ties the flavors together but is optional! 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5347IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg