I first tried Japanese ginger dressing at a teppanyaki spot and was instantly hooked. That bold, gingery flavor stole the show. This recipe brings it back, with a how-to video included.
I've tried a lot of versions, but this is the ginger dressing I make on repeat. It's quick, smooth, and full of that bold, gingery kick I always crave.
The mix of fresh ginger and carrot gives it that classic flavor, punchy but balanced with just enough sweetness and tang.
I don't bother with the bottled stuff anymore. This one's brighter, fresher, and takes only a few minutes to blend.
What makes it work is the combination. The ginger gives it heat, the carrot adds a little color and sweetness, and the onion and mustard round it out.
I've tested a few tweaks, less onion, no mustard, but every time, I come back to this exact mix. It just works.
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I usually blend a batch at the start of the week and keep it in the fridge.
It's great over salads, but I also love spooning it over rice bowls or grilled chicken. It's the kind of thing that makes a basic meal way more exciting.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Ginger Dressing
- It's Packed with Fresh Flavor: The real ginger and carrot make this dressing taste vibrant and bold, nothing like the bottled kind.
- It Takes 5 Minutes to Make: Just blend everything and it's done! No cooking, no waiting.
- It's Better than Restaurant Dressing: You get to control the sweetness, saltiness, and texture exactly how you like it.
- It Keeps Well all Week: I store it in a jar and use it throughout the week; it never lasts long!
- It Makes Simple Salads Exciting: Even just lettuce and cucumber feel special with this on top.
🧾Ginger Dressing Ingredients
Here's the breakdown of what's in this Ginger Dressing recipe:
- Ginger: I always use fresh ginger for this dressing; it gives that bold, zesty flavor that really wakes everything up.
- Garlic Clove: Just one clove is all it takes. I love how it adds a little depth without taking over the whole flavor.
- Onion: I usually grab a regular yellow onion for this. It adds a natural sweetness and a bit of sharpness that blends beautifully with the ginger.
- Carrot: This is my favorite part, not only does it add a lovely subtle sweetness, but it's also what gives the dressing that beautiful orange color.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I always reach for a good extra virgin olive oil here. It brings everything together and gives the dressing that smooth, velvety texture I love.
- Rice Vinegar: I like using rice vinegar because it's mild and slightly sweet, and it balances the ginger perfectly without being too harsh.
- Soy Sauce: Just enough to add that salty, umami flavor.
- Honey: A touch of honey rounds out the sharp edges and gives a gentle sweetness. I've tried skipping it, but it's just not the same.
- Dijon Mustard: I always add a bit of Dijon for that subtle tang and creaminess.
- Black Pepper: Just a pinch is enough. It adds the tiniest bit of warmth in the background, barely noticeable, but it makes a difference.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Ginger Dressing
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Peel and chop the ginger, garlic, onion, and carrot. Add them to a blender with extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
2. Blend everything together on high speed for a full minute until smooth and creamy.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Rough Chop Works Best: Don't stress about finely chopping the ginger, onion, or carrot; just a rough cut is enough since everything goes into the blender.
Use a Small Blender Jar: If you're making a single batch, use the small blender jar or a bullet-style blender; it blends smoother and faster.
Double the Batch: I like making a double batch and freezing half in a small container; it thaws beautifully and saves time later.
Try a Squeeze Bottle: Pour the dressing into a squeeze bottle for easy drizzling on salads or grain bowls; it makes things quick and mess-free.
Warm for Extra Flavor: Sometimes I warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave before serving, it softens the extra virgin olive oil and brings out the ginger even more.
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Recipe
Ginger Dressing
Ingredients
- 40 g Ginger
- 1 Garlic Cloves
- 100 g Onion
- 150 g Carrot
- 120 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 50 ml Rice Vinegar
- 50 ml Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop the ginger, garlic, onion, and carrot.
- Add the chopped vegetables to a blender or food processor.
- Pour in the extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to a jar or bottle.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Coco says
This ginger dressing is a game changer, zesty, fresh, and full of flavor. I love how it instantly brightens up even the simplest salad.