The ginger dressing is packed with vibrant flavors like fresh ginger, coconut aminos, Dijon mustard, honey and garlic. It’s easy, quick, and perfect for seafood, salads, pasta, and more!
Homemade Asian Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
In my opinion, that’s just the way it is always It is better to prepare the salad dressing yourself.
Why? Because it’s cheaper, tastes better and you know exactly what’s in it.
This ginger dressing is one of my favorite home condiments. It’s made with simple ingredients that pack a real punch of flavor… and you can layer it on anything. Noodles, Vegetables, Salad, Seafood, Chicken, Pork, Tofu, etc.
I wouldn’t even blame you if you tried to eat it out of the bowl with a spoon because it really is just that good.
What is ginger dressing sauce made of?
- Ginger: I recommend using fresh ginger as it gives the best flavor. Be sure to peel it and then grate it for the dressing.
- Oil: Avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil will do.
- Coconut Amino Acids: Coconut Aminos is an excellent gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
- Dijon mustard: Adds a touch of warmth to the dressing.
- Honey: Balances the spiciness with a hint of sweetness.
- Garlic: Again, fresh is best so you get the best flavor.
- Salt and pepper: Add just a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
How to make ginger dressing
This Homemade Asian Ginger Salad Dressing takes 5 minutes total to make!
- Combine: In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the dressing. Whisk to mix.
- Mixture (optional): If you prefer a smoother dressing, place the dressing in a blender and blend for 5 seconds.
Pro tip!
Feel free to play with the flavors of this dressing to make it just the way you like it. Once it’s ready, try it and adjust as needed.
If you like a spicier dressing, you can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some sriracha.
serving suggestions
There are tons of ways to enjoy this ginger dressing recipe. It has Asian-inspired flavors, so I like to use it for Asian recipes, but you can really enjoy it with whatever you like.
Use it as a topping for roasted vegetables or salads, enjoy as a sauce for pasta and serve with your favorite seafood. You really can’t go wrong there.
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Does ginger dressing need to be refrigerated?
Yes! This ginger dressing should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It lasts up to 4 days.
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- 1 1/2 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon Avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Amino Acids
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, crushed into a paste
- prize fine sea salt
- prize freshly ground black pepper
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Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well combined.
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If you would like your dressing to be smoother, place in a small blender and blend on high speed for 5 seconds.
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Store the dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.