Restaurant-Style Japanese Ginger Dressing
A fresh Japanese-inspired dressing made with ginger, garlic, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. Serve it with salads, vegetables, chicken, or seafood.
Equipment
- blender
- Glass jar
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Microplane Grater
Ingredients
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon finely grated onion
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.
- Finely grate the onion.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, canola oil, water, onion, salt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, sesame oil, and honey to a blender.
- Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the salt or lemon juice if necessary.
- Pour the dressing into a clean glass jar.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Shake the jar thoroughly before each use.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the dressing over green salads, cabbage slaw, rice bowls, grilled vegetables, chicken, shrimp, or seafood. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, or spring rolls.Recipe Notes
Chilling the dressing for at least 30 minutes allows the ginger, garlic, and sesame flavors to combine. Natural separation is normal, so shake the jar thoroughly before every use.Variations
Add extra ginger for a sharper flavor or another teaspoon of honey for additional sweetness. A small amount of white miso can provide more savory depth, although this will change the dietary classifications.Wine Advice
A chilled Riesling complements the fresh ginger and citrus without overpowering the dressing. A crisp Pinot Grigio is another suitable choice for salads served with this dressing.Nutrition values
Calories: 90 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 150 mg | Sugar: 2 g