Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing

Name: Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped carrots; ½ cup chopped white onion (, see note); 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (, 2.5 inch by 1 inch (use less if you don’t like it as gingery)); 1 clove garlic; ½ cup oil of choice (, neutral in flavor is best (for oil free use broth or water)); ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar (, others are too strong so if you don't have unseasoned you will need to use less); 2 tablespoons Tamari (, or soy sauce if not gluten-free); 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon sea salt

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This carrot ginger salad dressing is easy to make and full of amazing flavors! Filled with veggies and the perfect tang to level up your salads.

There's something addicting about a delicious salad dressing, and this one is top of my list. I love the different flavor it has that's a change from the boring typical versions we often use!

A small glass pitcher with a bright orange dressing in it in front of a white bowl of salad and carrots

This Japanese salad dressing goes amazing on a side salad for homemade take out night. We pair it with my vegan fried rice, veggie stir fry noodles and even some miso noodle soup!

How to Make Ginger Carrot Dressing

If you've had a salad at a Japanese Steakhouse, you've likely had this carrot and ginger dressing. The sweet and tangy taste is refreshingly bright and amazing! Spend just 5 minutes making your own homemade salad dressing to include in healthy meals all week.

You will be shocked how the base of this Japanese salad dressing is mostly veggies! The flavors pair together with perfection.

Ingredients

These ingredients are all you need to make this easy carrot ginger dressing:

Carrots
Onion
Ginger
Garlic
Neutral oil or broth
Rice vinegar
Tamari/soy sauce
Maple syrup
Sesame oil
Salt

Top view of carrots, onion and ginger with bowls of different condiments to make a dressing

Step by Step Instructions

This carrot ginger salad dressing is super simple to make. Here is all you need to do:

Measure everything into a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Let it set in the fridge to further meld the flavors.
Serve on your favorite salad!

Hand holding a small glass bowl of soy sauce over a blender with carrots, onion and ginger

A blender with a bright orange liquid in it next to carrots, ginger and two bowls of condiments

Serving Suggestions

Drizzle this dressing all over salads filled with any of the following:

Greens like romaine, iceberg, spinach, arugula, or kale
Shredded red or green cabbage
Carrots
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Radishes
Edamame
Broccoli
Peas
Roasted Peppers
Seeds and nuts

Pair your carrot ginger salad with these plant based dishes for a full meal:

You can also enjoy this as a carrot ginger sauce to use on these recipes:

Storage Suggestions

Immediately transfer the dressing into an airtight container.
Place in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks, depending on the freshness of your produce.
You can also freeze this dressing for up to 2 months, however some separation may occur.

Common Questions

What is Japanese salad dressing made of?

There are a number of Japanese salad dressings out there. Two popular types are Wafu and Ginger Carrot Dressing. Wafu generally contains at least soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sugar. This recipe is for the Ginger Carrot flavor and uses fresh carrots, ginger, onion, garlic, soy sauce (or Tamari), rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, and a few other staples.

Does Japanese ginger dressing have sugar in it?

Yes, most ginger dressings will have a sweetener of some kind. This recipe uses maple syrup instead of sugar.

What goes on ginger salad?

You can put anything you want in your salad, however Japanese Steakhouses like Benihana simply use crisp greens, red cabbage, tomatoes, and carrots.

More Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

Make a different flavor each week to add some variety to your salads: