Romaine Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

Transform your salad game with this vibrant Romaine Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing—a perfect combination of crisp, fresh vegetables and a zesty homemade dressing packed with flavor. This salad features crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices, all brought to life by a silky carrot ginger dressing bursting with the tangy sweetness of orange juice, the nuttiness of sesame oil, and a hint of soy sauce for umami depth. The dressing is easy to prepare in a blender or food processor, making it ideal for quick lunches or light dinner sides. Garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this wholesome, nutrient-rich salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy, bright, and flavorful dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons Orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the romaine lettuce and pat dry. Chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrots, and grate them finely or chop into chunks if using a blender or food processor.

Step 3

Peel the ginger and finely grate it or chop into small pieces if using a blender or food processor.

Step 4

To prepare the carrot ginger dressing, combine the grated carrots, grated ginger, orange juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add a teaspoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Thinly slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce.

Step 6

Drizzle the carrot ginger dressing generously over the salad. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1847.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	816.6

Total Fat 49.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1832.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 44.0g
Protein 23.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 541.7mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3593.9mg	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: 50.9%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 38.7%