Ginger Carrot Salad Dressing - The Carefree Kitchen

Name: Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup carrots (sliced); 1/3 cup celery (sliced); 1/2 cup onion (diced); 2 teaspoons ginger (peeled and sliced); 1/2 teaspoon garlic (minced); 1/3 cup avocado oil; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1½ tablespoons sugar

This Japanese Ginger Carrot Dressing is creamy, fresh, sweet, and tangy. It comes together in a matter of minutes and tastes just like the carrot ginger dressing at your favorite Japanese restaurant.

Made by blending fresh carrots, celery, onions, ginger, garlic, and seasoning until creamy, this Japanese salad dressing tastes great on simple green salads made with iceberg lettuce, kale, cucumbers, and radishes.

Japanese ginger carrot dressing, tossed with a big bowl of iceberg lettuce. This is a common hibachi ginger dressing.

Creamy Ginger Carrot Dressing

If you have ever tried carrot ginger salad dressing at a Japanese restaurant, you know just how special it is. Now you can easily make homemade ginger carrot dressing in just a few minutes using basic ingredients.

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We toss fresh carrots, celery, onions, ginger root, and garlic into a blender along with a little oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar. Once completely smooth, I highly recommend letting the dressing chill in the fridge for at least an hour. This helps the flavors to mix and mingle, becoming even more delicious.

How to make carrot ginger salad dressing at home in a blender, a hibachi ginger salad dressing.

Key Ingredients

Carrots – these should be peeled and sliced thinly.
Celery – slice or chop roughly before adding to the blender.
Onion – you can use a white or yellow onion. Just diced roughly before adding.
Ginger – make sure to use fresh ginger for this recipe. Peel and slice before adding to the blender.
Garlic – freshly minced garlic has the best and freshest flavor. You could also use jarred minced garlic.
Rice Vinegar – this is what really makes the dressing pop. You could substitute a portion of lemon juice if you wanted, or else use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Soy Sauce – either regular soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce will work great. Gluten free soy sauce is another great option, and makes the entire dressing gluten free.
Sesame Oil – a little bit goes a long way!
Sugar – this helps balance out all of the flavors.

How to Make Ginger Carrot Dressing

Blend the ingredients. In a blender (or food processor), add all of the prepared ingredients and blend until smooth.
Chill in the fridge. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
Serve. Serve on your favorite salad. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy!

A small bowl full of ginger salad dressing made with carrots, ginger, and other asian-inspired ingredients. It tastes just as good as it does at your favorite Japanese restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you freeze this salad dressing?

You can freeze this dressing in freezer bags or another airtight container for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight. You may need to blend the dressing again to get it back to being super creamy.

Should I roast the vegetables first?

You don’t have to roast the veggies in this dressing. In fact, they taste great blended up raw. However, for a different flavor profile you could roast them first in a 400 degree oven until tender. Cool completely before adding the rest of the ingredients and blending.

What can you use this dressing on?

This Japanese-inspired dressing tastes amazing on simple green salads with fresh ingredients like iceberg lettuce, kale, cucumbers, and cabbage.

Storing Instructions

Refrigerator: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezer: freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then blend again until creamy.

More Quick and Easy Salad Dressing Recipes

You won’t believe how easy and delicious this homemade Ginger Salad Dressing recipe is. This Japanese ginger dressing takes just 5 minutes to prepare and uses simple, fresh ingredients.

Categories:

Dairy-Free, Healthy, Nut-Free, Salad Dressings, Salads, Sauces & Condiments, Vegan, Vegetarian,

Jill Baird

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here!! My name is Jill Baird at The Carefree Kitchen. I love food, nearly all food, and love to celebrate every day with food and the people I love! I love being creative in the kitchen and discovering new ways to switch up old favorites and coming up with new favorites. My hope is that you will find recipes you love on my site and maybe even find some inspiration to create something new! Have fun in the kitchen!