Asian Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipes

ASIAN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all the sesame dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake it well.
• Add the Asian salad ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.
• Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.

JAPANESE CARROT GINGER SALAD DRESSING (RESTAURANT-STYLE)

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients except for the canola oil in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Slowly add the oil and blend until the mixture has emulsified.
• Serve with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumber.

MISO CARROT SAUCE WITH GINGER (JAPANESE SALAD DRESSING)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients except salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse a few times to mince carrots.
• If using a blender, turn on briefly and turn off and repeat a few times. Then let machine run for a minute or so until mixture is chunky-smooth.
• Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to several days.

CARROT GINGER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine carrots, peppers, raisins and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
• Combine orange juice, vegetable oil, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder and honey or sugar in a jar. Cover and shake to blend.
• Add the Asian salad dressing or your favorite salad dressing. Stir to blend.
• Refrigerate for a few hours to blend flavors.
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

LEMON-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine 3/4 cup oil, 5 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well blended.

CARROT GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Pulse carrots in a food processor until finely ground (almost puréed). Add chopped ginger, chopped shallots, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt and pulse until ginger and shallots are minced. With motor running, add vegetable oil in a slow stream.
• Transfer mixture to a blender. Add 1/4 cup water and blend until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Thin dressing with additional water if desired.

ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH CARROT GINGER SOY DRESSING WITH CILANTRO AND RED THAI CHILES

Steps:

• Combine the carrots, ginger, shallots, soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, and vegetable oil in a blender and puree until dressing becomes a slightly thick sauce. Season with the salt.
• Break the Iceberg wedges a bit to open them up and pour the dressing over top. Finish with cilantro and chile.