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Carrot-Ginger Dressing

Sweet and gingery asian style salad dressing
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: salad dressing
Cuisine: asian
Servings: 4 cups
Author: thesugarpixie.net (inspired by Saveur)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 - 1 tbsp. sugar to your liking
  • tsp. finely grated ginger or a few teaspoons of ginger powder
  • 2 medium carrots about 8 oz., peeled and roughly chopped
  • ½ medium yellow onion about 6 oz., roughly chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 head about 1 lb. iceberg lettuce, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces, for serving
  • Optional: Shredded red cabbage diced cucumber, and shredded carrot.

Instructions

  • In a blender combine: oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, carrots, and onion.
  • Process until almost smooth.
  • Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  • Toss salad gently with dressing, or spoon over top individual portions. Serve immediately. (Unused dressing will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.)