Description
This Japanese-style Ginger Salad Dressing is a zesty and flavorful complement to fresh greens, making any salad a standout dish.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing:
- ½ sweet Vidalia onion, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoon water
- 4 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1–2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and emulsified, about 30–60 seconds.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or soy sauce for saltiness.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 5–7 days. Shake well before each use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Japanese, Salad Dressing, Ginger, Homemade, Fresh
