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Carrot Ginger Dressing

A bright, tangy Japanese-style blender dressing made with fresh carrot, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil — the signature dressing of Japanese steakhouse salads.

10 minEasyServes 1050 cal/serving

JapaneseSauceBlenderVeganVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 medium medium carrots, peeled, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
  • 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or sunflower)
  • 2 tsp white miso paste
  • 4 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 medium peeled, chopped medium carrots, 2 tbsp peeled, chopped fresh ginger, 1 small roughly chopped shallot, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or sunflower), 2 tsp white miso paste, and 4 tbsp water in a blender.

  2. 2

    Blend on high until very smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.

  3. 3

    Taste and adjust: add more unseasoned rice vinegar for tang, more gluten-free tamari for saltiness, or more water to thin.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 5 days. Shake or stir before each use.

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