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carrot ginger dressing recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups (12 servings) 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This carrot ginger dressing recipe brings bright, tangy flavor to any salad or grain bowl, with a fraction of the cost compared to restaurant versions. The key feature is the savory miso-sesame swirl, which adds visual appeal and depth, elevating a simple dressing into a show-stopper.
Ingredients
- 250 g carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 30 g fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 60 ml rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided
- 80 ml neutral oil (grapeseed or canola)
- 30 ml soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 60 ml filtered water, plus extra as needed
- 15 ml maple syrup (or agave/honey)
- 45 g white miso paste
- 5 g black sesame seeds, for garnish
Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.
Instructions
- Blend Dressing Base: Add the chopped carrots, ginger, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil, neutral oil, soy sauce, 1/4 cup filtered water, and maple syrup to a high-speed blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes, scraping down sides as necessary, until completely smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Miso Swirl Mixture: In a separate small bowl, combine the white miso paste with the remaining 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil. Slowly whisk in 1-2 tablespoons of filtered water until the mixture reaches a thick, pourable consistency.
- Combine for Visual Effect: Pour the main carrot ginger dressing base into your storage jar. Carefully drizzle the darker miso-sesame mixture over the top surface. Use the tip of a spoon or a thin skewer to gently create 3-4 distinct swirls within the dressing.
- Garnish Before Serving: Serve the dressing in a clear glass vessel to showcase the colors and swirl. Garnish with black sesame seeds before pouring onto salads or into dipping bowls.
Notes
Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days; the flavor improves overnight. If the dressing separates, simply shake before serving to recombine. Freezing is not recommended as it changes the texture. To make it spicy, add a small piece of jalapeño or red pepper flakes while blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 101 kcal
- Sugar: 1.4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg