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4.82 from 11 votes

Japanese Salad Dressing

This hibachi style Japanese salad dressing is absolutely incredible. It’s vegan and tastes just like the ginger dressing you get at your favorite Japanese steakhouse, but don't be fooled, the secret to the beautiful color in this creamy dressing isn't carrot.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: dairy free, dressing, easy, healthy, salad, vegan
Servings: 12
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 ribs celery roughly chopped
  • 2/ tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
  • 3 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 3 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients - except the water - in a food processor or blender.
  • Process until mostly smooth.
  • Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you have reached the desired consistency.
  • Refrigerate dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Katie's Passion Kitchen.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 207mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg