Ginger Dressing Recipe
This quick and easy ginger dressing is the perfect dressing for making hibachi style salad at home, and you only 5 ingredients to make it. Makes 6 servings.
Why I love this ginger dressing recipe
One of my favorite things is the salad with ginger dressing they serve before your meal at the Japanese hibachi places. I just love it. I used to buy it from the restaurants for $7 a pint.
I tried out all the copycat recipes available on the internet, and none of them ever tasted right. I’ve since come up with my own hibachi ginger dressing recipe, that is spot on, but this vinaigrette is much simpler when I’m in a pinch and want something quick.
If you like this recipe, you have to try this dijon vinaigrette, and this maple tahini dressing and this maple miso dressing.
Searching for more salad dressings? These are some of my favorites: homemade ranch dressing / thousand island dressing / caesar salad dressing / cilantro dressing / vegan blue cheese dressing / avocado green goddess dressing
Ingredients & substitutions
- Rice vinegar – This is a key ingredient, it’s slightly sweeter and less acidic than most vinegars. If you need to substitute, try apple cider vinegar or white wine.
- Fresh ginger root – You can grate your own or use store bought, pre-mince ginger – it’s a great option, I always have some in my fridge.
- Soy sauce – We always opt for low-sodium soy sauce. If you want to make this recipe gluten free, swap out the soy sauce for tamarind sauce.
You should be able to find all of the ingredients for at your regular grocery store, but I prefer to buy mine from our local Asian market because I think the prices and the quality of the products are better. Make sure you choose an unseasoned and unsweetened rice vinegar.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
The following is a detailed overview of the recipe steps with added tips and tricks for recipe success. For a simplified and printable version, including ingredient amounts and more formal instructions, see the recipe card below.
How to make ginger salad dressing
Prep your flavors. Mince your garlic and grate some fresh ginger – or use jarred if you’re in a hurry.
Measure your liquid ingredients. I like to combine mine directly in the glass measuring cup to save dishes.
Mix the dressing. Add the garlic and ginger to the measuring cup and whisk it all together.
After you’ve had this ginger dressing a few times and you’re feeling adventurous, try adding a 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil (a little goes a long way) to the mix for a change of pace.
Frequently asked questions
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 small garlic clove minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine together ingredients.
- Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
