Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing (Japanese Restaurant-Style Recipe)

Carrot ginger dressing in a small food processor.

Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing (Restaurant Style)

Every once in a while I like to treat the family to a dinner out and Hibachi is one of my favorites! The whole meal is delicious, but it’s the dressing that makes it. Sweet from the carrots, some zing from the ginger, and bold flavors from a handful of seasonings and I’m proud to say that I’ve perfected the homemade version! Enjoy this with our Ginger Salad for the best flavor pairings.

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Key Ingredients & Substitutions

Individual bowls of rice vinegar, salt, olive oil, minced shallots, grated carrots, ginger paste, soy sauce, and grated carrots.

carrots: I know that they’re not a typical dressing ingredient, but trust me. They’re the secret ingredient to get some natural sweetness.
rice vinegar: This variety is a bit more mild than your standard vinegar, but you could swap it out with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar with a pinch of sugar added for some sweetness.
yellow onion: Or a white onion would work fine here too.
coconut sugar: Regular sugar would work fine here too. I just love coconut sugar because it’s has a lower glycemic index than other sweeteners.

How To Make Carrot And Ginger Salad Dressing

All of the ingredients in a small food processor unblended. A side by side image of all of the ingredients in the small food processor blended until smooth.

Step 1: Simply put everything into a small food processor and blend until smooth.

Carrot ginger salad drizzled over a salad made with lettuce, cucumbers, purple cabbage, tomatoes. and shrimp.

Step 2: The fresh flavors in this dressing pair perfectly with our ginger salad.

Carrot Ginger Dressing FAQ

Can I freeze carrot ginger dressing?

Since there’s no cream in this dressing recipe, it could be frozen! However, the texture might change a bit upon thawing.

How long does it last in the fridge?

This homemade salad dressing can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

What else can I use this on besides salad?

I made this recipe specifically for our ginger salad, but it would also be great on any of our other Asian inspired recipes like our soy ginger soba noodles, chicken lettuce wraps, or our shrimp rice bowls.

What does carrot ginger salad dressing taste like?

Ginger and vinegar bring some tang and zing while the carrot adds some sweetness.

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