Carrot Ginger Dressing
This vibrant Japanese carrot ginger dressing blends fresh carrot, ginger, miso, and rice vinegar into a light, refreshing salad dressing ready in 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Active time
- 10 min
- Yield
6, 6 (roughly 1½ cups per batch)6, 6 (roughly 1½ cups per batch)
- Difficulty
- Medium
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Ingredients
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Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((to taste))
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Black Pepper
freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
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Ingredients for Carrot Ginger Dressing
Carrot Fresh ginger – I use young ginger (or use spring ginger) Miso – I use white miso but you can use any type of miso Onion Rice vinegar (unseasoned) Sugar Toasted sesame oil Neutral oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Find t
JUMP TO RECIPE Substitutions Rice vinegar – For an authentic taste, please use unseasoned Japanese rice vinegar because it is much milder in flavor than other vinegars. In a pinch, you can substitute champagne vinegar, or dilute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar with water and mix with some sugar.
Substitutions
Rice vinegar – For an authentic taste, please use unseasoned Japanese rice vinegar because it is much milder in flavor than other vinegars.
In a pinch, you can substitute champagne vinegar, or dilute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar with water and mix with some sugar. Otherwise, DO NOT substitute other vinegars as they are too acidic and strong.
Variations and Customizations
Add a dash of sriracha or red chili flakes for a spicy version.
Add a splash of soy sauce. For extra umami, you can add a teaspoon of this Japanese condiment.
Ingredients US CUSTOMARY METRIC 1X 2X 3X
1 carrot (4.8 oz, 135 g) ¼ onion (2.5 oz, 70 g) 1 knob ginger (1 inch, 2.5 cm; 0.6 oz, 17 g; preferably milder young/spring ginger) 1½ Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp miso (I use mild and mellow white miso) ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (to taste) fr
Method Overview
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Nami’s Recipe Tips
Use young ginger – I recommend this immature variety for its bright and mild flavor.
With cream-colored skin and pink tips, it’s delicious eaten raw. Young ginger is available in Asian grocery stores.
Method Timeline
Prep
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10 min
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Total
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10 min
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Step 1
Gather all the ingredients.
Step 2
Peel 1 carrot and chop it into pieces about ½–1 inch (1.25–2.5 cm).
Image detailsPeel 1 carrot and chop it into pieces about ½–1 inch (1.25–2.5 cm).Just One Cookbook · Carrot Ginger Dressing 人参ドレッシングDev reference Inputs and tools1
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- 1 carrot ((4.8 oz, 135 g))
Step 3
Chop ¼ onion into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.
Image detailsChop ¼ onion into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.Just One Cookbook · Carrot Ginger Dressing 人参ドレッシングDev reference Inputs and tools1
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- ¼ onion ((2.5 oz, 70 g))
Step 4
Peel 1 knob ginger and slice into small pieces. Put all the chopped vegetables into a food processor (I use my 3-cup Cuisinart Blender Food Processor Duo) or a high-powered home blender like Vitamix.
Image detailsPeel 1 knob ginger and slice into small pieces. Put all the chopped vegetables into a food processor (I use my 3-cup Cuisinart Blender Food Processor Duo) or a high-powered home blender like Vitamix.Just One Cookbook · Carrot Ginger Dressing 人参ドレッシングDev reference Inputs and tools1
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- 1 knob ginger
Step 5
Purée until fine and smooth.
Image detailsPurée until fine and smooth.Just One Cookbook · Carrot Ginger Dressing 人参ドレッシングDev reference Visual cue
until fine and smooth.
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Expected state: until fine and smooth.
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Step 6
Add 1½ Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp miso, ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the vegetable purée.
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- 1½ Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp miso ((I use mild and mellow white miso))
- ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((to taste))
- freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
Step 7
Add 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, ½ cup rice vinegar (unseasoned), and ¼ cup neutral oil.
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- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup rice vinegar (unseasoned) ((DO NOT substitute other vinegars as they are too acidic and strong))
- ¼ cup neutral oil
Step 8
Process again until the dressing is completely smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, as needed. If it‘s too sour, add a bit more sugar. If you prefer a lighter dressing, add water to thin it; I don‘t add water so the dressing will keep longer.
Image detailsProcess again until the dressing is completely smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, as needed. If it‘s too sour, add a bit more sugar. If you prefer a lighter dressing, add water to thin it; I don‘t add water so the dressing will keep longer.Just One Cookbook · Carrot Ginger Dressing 人参ドレッシングDev reference Visual cue
until the dressing is completely smooth.
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Expected state: until the dressing is completely smooth.
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Step 9
Serve over a green salad. Here, I have a salad of iceberg lettuce, cucumber, red radishes, and tomatoes.
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Serve over a green salad. Here, I have a salad of iceberg lettuce, cucumber, red radishes, and tomatoes.
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Step 10
You can store the dressing in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 1 week. Shake well before using. If you take out the portion you need and put the dressing back into the refrigerator right away, it will keep for up to 2 weeks. Or, you can store it in the freezer for up to a month.
Handling and Storage
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Assemble
Blend in the food processor until fine and smooth.
Add the seasonings, rice vinegar, and oil to the vegetable mixture. Process again until the dressing is completely smooth.
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Storage Tips
To store: You can store the dressing in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 1 week.
If you take out the portion you need and put the dressing back into the refrigerator right away, it will keep for up to 2 weeks. Or, you can store it in the freezer for up to a month.
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Why I Love This Recipe
Easy and quick to make – Follow my simple instructions for the easiest dressing that’s ready in just 10 minutes.
Tastes just like Japanese restaurant dressing that you love—maybe better! Healthier than store-bought – You can control the ingredients when you make it at home.
Creative Ways to Use Carrot Ginger Dressing
This dressing is not just for green salad.
Get creative with these unique uses for my Japanese carrot ginger dressing. It’s delicious on steamed, blanched, or grilled vegetables like Broccoli Blanched with Sesame Oil.
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Q: Can I make carrot ginger dressing vegan?
Yes, this recipe is already vegan as written.
All the ingredients (carrot, ginger, onion, miso, rice vinegar, sesame oil, neutral oil, sugar) are plant-based. Just double-check your miso paste is vegan as most white miso is, but some varieties may contain dashi (fish stock).
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Q: Can I make carrot ginger dressing without a food processor?
A hand immersion blender can work in a pinch, though the texture may be slightly less smooth.
I don’t recommend trying to make this by hand — the carrot and ginger need to be fully pureed for the dressing to have the right consistency.
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6, 6 (roughly 1½ cups per batch)
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