5 Ingredient Ginger Dressing Recipe

Ginger Dressing Recipe

This ginger dressing is quick and easy vinaigrette you can make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Fresh ginger, garlic and soy sauce are whisked into a tangy rice vinegar and olive oil base to create a flavorful salad dressing made in minutes.

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A cruet of ginger dressing being poured over a salad.

Why you’ll love this ginger dressing!

A woman wearing a pink sweater smiles excitedly while holding a plate of fresh salad with greens and strawberries, standing at a wooden table beside a delicious turkey salad sandwich.

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.

Overhead shot of a cruet full of ginger dressing, next to two bowls of asian inspired salad and a piece of ginger root.

Ingredient notes:

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 vinegar.
Fresh ginger root – You can grate your own or use store bought, pre-grated 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 tamari. Always read your labels to make sure it’s safe.
Dijon mustard – This is a totally optional ingredient. It doesn’t affect the flavor very much and helps a lot with the emulsification on oil and vinegar to create a smooth dressing.

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

A bowl of ingredients to be whisked together to make ginger dressing.

Melissa’s tips & tricks

Save yourself some dishes. I like to mix my dressings directly in my liquid measuring cup – or sometimes a mason jar if there’s measuring lines on the side. You might have to eyeball a measurement or two, but if you’re comfortable with that, it can save you some dishes.
Mix it up a little! 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

How long does homemade ginger dressing last?

This recipe should last in your fridge for up to two weeks – as long as you’ve used fresh ingredients to make it.

Is ginger dressing gluten free?

This dressing isn’t naturally gluten free, but it can easily be made gluten free by swapping the soy sauce for some tamari.

more salad dressing recipes: homemade ranch dressing / thousand island dressing / caesar salad dressing / vegan blue cheese dressing / avocado green goddess dressing

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5 from 6 votes

Ginger Dressing

By: Melissa Belanger

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: servings

Ingredients

▢ 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
▢ 1 cloves garlic, 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

Mise en place. If needed, mince the garlic and grate your fresh ginger. Then, gather and measure out your ingredients before you begin.
Mix the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk the ingredients together until smooth. Taste the dressing, and, if needed, adjust seasoning with salt & pepper, to taste.
Serve or storage. Serve immediately or transfer to a storage container or mason jar and refrigerate for up to two weeks.