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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Sauces and Salad Dressings

    Published: Aug 6, 2018 · Modified: Jul 31, 2023 by Jen Wooster

    Miso Carrot Ginger Dressing

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    The best 5-minute Japanese miso carrot ginger dressing recipe. This naturally gluten-free restaurant-style salad dressing is easy to make in the blender.

    miso carrot ginger salad dressing in a bowl

    Made with carrot, ginger, and miso, the tangy sauce will zest up your salad or grilled chicken. It is one of our favorite healthy no-cook sauces!

    Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time. And don't forget to tag @peelwithzeal on Instagram so we can admire your creation!

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    • Carrot Ginger Dressing Ingredients
    • How to Make Carrot Ginger Dressing
    • 🌡️Storing Leftovers
    • How to Use Carrot Ginger Dressing
    • More Salad Dressing Recipes
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    This is one of those recipes I often overlook because it is just for salads, right?  Oh no. I needed a quick something for grilled chicken and was pulling random stuff out of the fridge. 

    Then it hit me… I always have the ingredients for this Japanese carrot-ginger dressing on hand at all times.  And I am guessing you do too.

    It went into my arsenal of no-cook sauces.  It is ready in under 5 minutes. Yes, we need to find more ways to use carrot ginger, and miso sauce!

    Carrot Ginger Dressing Ingredients

    This recipe has relatively few components which is why it is so important to break down what we need to make this easy recipe.

    Carrot- One LARGE carrot. Or two small ones. Orange is preferable but any color will work. The sweeter the carrot the sweeter the salad dressing. The carrot should be fresh, not frozen, in order to achieve the right texture.

    Fresh Ginger- You need fresh ginger for this recipe. The grated ginger will give it a little dressing.

    White Miso Paste- A Japanese classic, this is what separates great ginger dressings from good ones. If you only have powder make the paste with water before adding to the blender.

    Substitutes for white miso paste are tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) and tahini. Use half the amount of tamari or an equal amount of tahini.

    Sesame Oil and Olive Oil- The sesame oil is for flavor, but not too much. Olive oil is a neutral way to thin out the dressing. Avocado oil works well too.

    Rice Vinegar- Using the right vinegar is important to the overall balance of this recipe. If you don't have rice vinegar the following substitutes will work (in order of preference); champagne vinegar, white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.

    Optional Ingredients-

    Shallot or Onion- While I love onions I think they overpower the ginger in this dressing. So I prefer to skip them, but many recipes call for them.

    Honey or Sugar- If you pick a good quality carrot it should be sweet enough. I definitely prefer this sugar-free. However, if in the end you want to sweeten it up honey would be my choice.

    Soy Sauce- I don't find this necessary when working with the white miso paste. It can make the dressing overly salty if you aren't careful.

    How to Make Carrot Ginger Dressing

    Prep the Ingredients- Peel and roughly chop 1 carrot and a 1-inch nub of ginger.

    Blend- Place in a blender along with the remaining ingredients, except the olive oil. Pulse 8 to 10 times to break up the pieces and then blend while slowly pouring in the olive oil. The salad dressing is done when it is smooth with a pulpy texture.

    salad dressing recipe in a blender

    Smooth (optional)- I use this recipe as a sauce more frequently than a salad dressing so I prefer to keep it a little grainy. If you prefer a smooth dressing continue blending while adding ⅓ cup of warm water to smooth. Pour dressing through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any remaining pulp.

    Creamy Dressing (optional)- Follow the directions for the smooth dressing and then stir in ½ cup of Greek or dairy-free yogurt.

    🌡️Storing Leftovers

    You can use it right away or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one to two weeks. Adding water will reduce its shelf life.

    Carrot ginger miso salad dressing

    How to Use Carrot Ginger Dressing

    In addition to serving over your standard house salad, you can try these ideas:

    Baked fresh or brined jackfruit tossed in the dressing. Shred and serve on corn tortillas or lettuce wraps with all the taco fixings for an Asian inspired taco.

    Over grilled fish, we especially love it on thinly sliced seared tuna with lightly pickled cucumbers and watermelon radishes.

    Use it as a dip for your veggie spring rolls, much lighter than peanut sauce and paleo too!

    As a dressing for coleslaw. Combine red and green cabbage, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds or sliced almonds, toss with dressing to coat. Top with toasted peanuts.

    Reduce the olive and vinegar by half and use it as a dip on your next crudité platter.

    Toss with sautéed zoodles, frozen shrimp, and thinly sliced scallions for a quick weeknight meal.

    Use it in place of curry paste in your next Thai curry, and add sliced jalapenos for extra heat.

    Mix with non-dairy yogurt and marinate chicken for East meets Far East tandoori fusion. Grill to perfection.

    Use it as a stir-fry sauce. Marinate thinly sliced beef in tamari soy sauce with a pinch of crushed red pepper. Sauté beef with broccoli and scallions adding the ginger carrot sauce at the end.

    Use in place of spicy sauce on your next salmon sushi roll.

    Add a couple of extra carrots and thin out with vegetable stock to make a vegan carrot-ginger soup. Strain and garnish with scallions. Served warm or chilled.

    I hope you are feeling inspired to make this part of your regular rotation.

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    miso ginger steakhouse dressing recipe over grilled chicken salad

    Miso Carrot Ginger Dressing

    This carrot ginger dressing is perfect for salads, topping grilled chicken, or vegetables.
    Servings: 4
    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Cook: 0 minutes mins
    Total: 5 minutes mins
    5 from 6 votes
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    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large carrot, peeled and chunked
    • 1 1" piece ginger, peeled
    • 2 Tablespoons white miso paste
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ¼ cup rice vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • kosher salt to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Place the carrots, ginger, miso, sesame oil, and vinegar in a blender. Pulse to break up the carrot and ginger into a chunky paste.
      1 large carrot, peeled and chunked, 1 1" piece ginger, peeled, 2 Tablespoons white miso paste, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ¼ cup rice vinegar
    • Slowly pour in the olive oil blending until smooth with a pulpy texture. Salt to taste.
      ¼ cup olive oil, kosher salt
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    Notes

    You can use right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one to two weeks. Adding water will reduce its shelf life.
    See post for directions for a smooth and creamy salad dressing. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcal | Carbs: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g
    Author: Jen Wooster
    Course:: Dressing, Sauce
    Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
    Keyword carrots, Dairy Free, Ginger, Gluten Free, Japanese salad dressing, Make Ahead, Miso, Sugar Free
    Tried this recipe?Tag us @peelwithzeal so we can see your creation!

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    1. Jeannette says

      May 05, 2020 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      What an incredible recipe! I love how it all comes together so quickly and easily. This is a great way to add some miso to the food!

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    2. Traci says

      May 05, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      Drinkable! Ok maybe that's weird...but I LOVE this flavor combo so much! Great recipe...thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen says

        May 06, 2020 at 8:05 am

        Hahaha! I totally understand!

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    3. Nicolette says

      May 05, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      Whoa this looks so refreshing and tasty! I definitely want to try this one.

      Reply
    4. Krissy Allori says

      May 05, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      I just love carrot and ginger together. It's a great flavor pairing. I haven't had this particular dressing but it looks super easy and it sounds amazing. I have some chicken on the menu this week that this will be great with. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      May 05, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious sounding dressing! Definitely want to try this on some grilled chicken.

      Reply

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