Japanese Ginger Dressing (Soy-Free & Fresh!)

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Created on September 3rd, 2025 at 04:38 pm

Zesty, bright, and just like the restaurant version

Bright, bold, and zippy—this Japanese Ginger Dressing brings the flavor of your favorite hibachi salad right to your own kitchen. With fresh carrots, zingy ginger, and a touch of coconut aminos for umami depth, it’s a gluten-free and soy-free version of the classic restaurant favorite. Whip it up in just 10 minutes and enjoy it over crisp lettuce, grain bowls, or even as a veggie dip. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you want to impress without the stress. Let’s make salad the star of the plate again! 🥗✨

⏱️ Time Breakdown

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4–6

📝 Ingredients List

1 ½ cups carrots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
¼ yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
½ cup + 2 tbsp avocado oil
¼ cup coconut aminos
3 tbsp rice vinegar (sub apple cider vinegar for AIP)
2 tsp coconut sugar (omit for Whole30)
¾ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free:

High-speed blender or food processor
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring cups & spoons
Silicone spatula (for scraping blender)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

Chop your veggies
Roughly chop the carrots, celery, onion, and ginger so they blend easily.
Add everything to a blender
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth
Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until the dressing is thick and fully combined. The texture should be creamy but pourable. 🌀
Taste and adjust
Taste and tweak — add a splash more vinegar for tang, or extra ginger for zip!
Chill & serve
Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for 3–4 days. Serve over romaine, iceberg, or mixed greens. 🥬✨

💡 Pro Tips Section

Storage: Keep it refrigerated in a glass jar for up to 4 days, or freeze in cubes for up to 1 month.
Spice Level: Add more or less ginger depending on your heat preference.
AIP Option: Use apple cider vinegar and omit black pepper and coconut sugar.
Serving Idea: Delicious over classic hibachi salad, cold noodle bowls, or even grilled chicken wraps.

📊 Nutrition Table

Serving Size	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sugar
1 serving	195	0.5g	7.8g	18.3g	1.4g	2.5g

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.