Carrot Dressing Recipes

CARROT GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the carrot, apple, ginger, garlic, miso, rice vinegar, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a blender. Puree until smooth. (If necessary, stop the blender and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula to help the ingredients blend completely.) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days.

MISO CARROT GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the carrots, ginger, vinegar, miso paste, vegetable oil, honey, sesame oil and 2 tablespoons water in a blender and blend until smooth.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with oil and cayenne; season with salt. Arrange in a single layer (use 2 baking sheets, if necessary). Roast, tossing once halfway through, until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together honey, zest, and lemon juice; season with salt. If making ahead of time, cover and refrigerate carrots and dressing separately, up to 1 day. Otherwise, drizzle dressing over cooked carrots (still on baking sheet); toss to coat. Transfer to a serving dish; serve warm or at room temperature.

GRANDMA'S CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix carrots and raisins together in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour lemon juice mixture over carrot mixture and stir until carrots are completely coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

TOSSED SALAD WITH CARROT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a bowl or small pitcher; cover and refrigerate until serving. , In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. Stir dressing and serve with salad. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

CARROT GINGER DRESSING AND DIP

Steps:

• Combine carrots, ginger, and shallot in a food processor; pulse until minced. Scrape sides of the bowl and add miso, vinegar, grapeseed oil, and sesame oil to carrot mixture and blend until smooth.

MISO, CARROT, AND SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Place 1/2 cup white miso, 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup (packed) finely grated peeled carrot, 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled ginger, 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons honey, and 1/4 cup water in a resealable container. Cover and shake vigorously until well combined. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

CARROT-MISO DRESSING

Steps:

• Steam chopped carrots until tender, 5 to 6 minutes; let cool completely. Place in a blender with miso, rice vinegar, yogurt, oil, and 3 tablespoons water; process until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Thin it out with a little water before using, if needed.

SPICY CARROT-MISO DRESSING

Steps:

• Base recipe:
• Combine the carrots, water, cashews, olive oil, lime juice, scallion, garlic, salt, and tamari in an upright blender and blend until completely smooth; this will take at least 1 minute. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and blend again. Adjust the seasoning to taste and blend again. Use immediately, or store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake well before using. The dressing will thicken once chilled; thin it out with a little water if needed.
• Spicy carrot-miso dressing:
• Make the dressing following the instructions for the base recipe, adding the miso, ginger, and cayenne to the blender along with the other ingredients. Adjust the seasoning with cayenne as well as more salt to taste.