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carrot ginger dressing

Asian Carrot Ginger Dressing

A vibrant and flavorful Asian-inspired dressing perfect for salads, marinades, and dips. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of restaurant-style carrot ginger dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup shredded carrots
  • 0.25 cup minced onion
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp minced celery
  • 3 tbsp peanut oil (or sesame oil)
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1.5 tsp raw sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate for at least a few hours before using to allow the flavors to deepen. The dressing improves with time.
  3. Serve on your favorite salad greens and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This dressing is incredibly versatile. Beyond salads, it makes a fantastic marinade for chicken, fish, or tofu, and can even be used as a dip for spring rolls or vegetable sticks.
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