Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe – Japanese Special
Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing is a flavorful, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing commonly served with salads at Japanese restaurants. Made with fresh ginger, garlic, and a combination of soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil, this dressing adds a zesty kick to your salad. It’s easy to make at home and can be used not only for salads but also as a dip for vegetables or a marinade for meats. With its balanced sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this dressing is sure to elevate any dish!
- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time5 min
Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon Grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon Grated garlic (or 1 small garlic clove, minced)
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional for thinning the dressing)
Prepare the ingredients:
Grate the fresh ginger and garlic.
Mix the liquids:
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and vegetable oil. Stir well.
Add sweetness:
Add the honey (or sugar) to the mixture and whisk until fully dissolved.
Add ginger and garlic:
Stir in the grated ginger and garlic. Mix everything together until smooth.
Adjust consistency:
If the dressing is too thick, add a tablespoon of water to thin it to your desired consistency.
Serve:
Drizzle the dressing over your favorite salad or use it as a marinade for meats or a dipping sauce for veggies.
Recipe Notes:
You can store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
For a richer flavor, you can add a bit of toasted sesame seeds or onion powder.
This dressing is versatile, so feel free to adjust the sweetness or tanginess by adding more honey or vinegar, based on your taste preference.
