Carrot Ginger Dressing

Brighten up your salads and dishes with this vibrant Carrot Ginger Dressing, a flavorful blend of fresh carrots, zesty ginger, and tangy rice vinegar. This creamy, dairy-free dressing comes together in just 10 minutes with the help of a blender, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty notes from honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist) and sesame oil. Its velvety texture and bold flavors make it an ideal topping for leafy greens, grain bowls, or even a dipping sauce for fresh veggies. With wholesome ingredients and versatile uses, this homemade dressing is a must-have, adding a delicious, healthy twist to your meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 medium (peeled and roughly chopped) carrots
• 1 tablespoon (peeled and grated) fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed or canola)
• 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 2 tablespoons (plus more if needed to adjust consistency) water

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by preparing the ingredients: peel and roughly chop the carrots, peel and grate the ginger.

Step 2

2. Add the chopped carrots, grated ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, neutral oil, honey, and water into a blender or food processor.

Step 3

3. Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 4

4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add a pinch of salt or a little more honey for sweetness if desired.

Step 5

5. Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Step 6

6. Shake or stir well before serving, and enjoy this dressing drizzled over salads, grain bowls, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(307.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	505.1

Total Fat 42.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1245.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 4.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 56.9mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 571.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.0%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 24.7%