We don't go out to eat often, but when we do, I love Japanese food. It's relatively easy to find gluten-free dishes, and the salads and stir-fry are great. There is even a local restaurant that cooks in coconut oil!
One of my favorite things at our local Japanese restaurant is their ginger salad dressing (which probably has questionable ingredients, but I've avoided asking). Either way, my bank account and my health would suffer if I went to the restaurant every time I craved their food. So I've been experimenting with a homemade version with nourishing ingredients and I'm very happy with the end result.
Japanese Restaurant Style Asian Ginger Vinaigrette
I'm a big fan of making my own salad dressings. I like to know what goes into them and make them fresh when necessary. Simple ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil or balsamic vinegar turn into delicious salad recipes.
This Asian ginger vinaigrette is flavored with ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, onion and a little tomato paste. I give it a whirl in a blender or food processor to make it smooth, and it's done in less than five minutes! The ginger root gets a rough chop before going into the blender, so there's no need to use ground ginger.
What to serve with ginger vinaigrette
I keep a bottle of this pre-made ginger vinaigrette in the fridge for green salad at veggie lunch (or breakfast…I'm a little obsessed). Goes great with me Salad with Asian colors AND PF Chang Style Lettuce Wraps. And it's also great sprinkled on stir-fries, burgers, chicken or even fish. Try it as a dipping sauce for these meatball shish kabobs or spill it Chicken Pad Thai Noodles.
Store your salad dressing in the refrigerator in a mason jar with lid for convenience.
Asian Ginger Vinaigrette
Ever had ginger dressing at a Japanese hibachi-style restaurant and loved it? Recreate it at home with this easy recipe that uses simple, real food ingredients!
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Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor on high speed and blend until smooth.
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For the best flavor, refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition facts
Asian Ginger Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving (2 TBSP)
Calories 146
Calories from fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14 g22%
Saturated fat 2 g13%
Unsaturated fat 6 g
Monounsaturated fat 5 g
Sodium 204 mg9%
potassium 42 mg1%
Carbohydrates 6 g2%
Fiber 0.3 g1%
Sugar 5 g6%
Protein 0.2 g0%
Vitamin A 31 IU1%
Vitamin C 2 mg2%
Calcium 5 mg1%
Iron 0.1 mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Stores up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
More homemade salad dressings
If you're like me and enjoy the fresh taste that comes from making your own salad dressings, here are some new recipes to try. They're super quick and easy (plus you know exactly what's in them!) No unhealthy vegetable or canola oils!
Do you make your own salad dressings? Will you try this? Leave a comment and let us know!
