Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing (Oil-Free!)

Fresh and easy Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing inspired by the ones found in a Japanese steakhouse. This one is oil-free, vegan, and gluten-free but full of refreshing flavor and depth.

Have you ever had that bright, flavorful carrot ginger dressing over a fresh, crisp salad from a Japanese-style steakhouse restaurant? I haven't had it in years but the flavor still rings strong in my memory.

I used that inspiration to create this tasty oil-free version.

Ingredients for Carrot Ginger Dressing

The main base ingredients are:

• Carrot
• Ginger
• Tamari
• Rice Vinegar
• Water

Start with those, then add these other flavors as desired:

• White miso
• Tahini
• Onion
• Maple syrup

This is a forgiving & versatile recipe. (So don't worry if you don't have one of the ingredients on hand.) For my personal preference, I really enjoy the all the additional flavors of miso, tahini, onion, and maple syrup.

This dressing typically has sesame oil, but I opted for creamy tahini instead. (Which is a paste/sauce made from ground sesame seeds.)

Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing

Fresh and easy! A Japanese-style steakhouse copycat recipe that's oil-free, vegan, and gluten-free but full of refreshing flavor and depth.

4.88 from 8 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Dressing

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Japanese-Inspired, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 6 (1/4-cup servings)

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Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots (about 1 1/3 cups chopped)
• 1 Tbsp. grated ginger (about a 1-inch piece)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup onion (white or yellow)
• 1 Tbsp. tahini
• 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp. white miso

Instructions

• Peel and roughly chop carrots. Peel ginger.
• Add all ingredients to a food processor (or high-powered blender) and blend/pulse until smooth.
• Adjust flavors as necessary and salt to taste if desired.
• Stores covered in the fridge for about 4-5 days.

Notes

Recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups.

Feel free to start with the base ingredients (carrot, ginger, tamari, rice vinegar, and water) then continue with the other additions from there. I enjoy all the extra flavors but you can cut back as desired or if you don’t have a certain ingredient. It's a pretty versatile & forgiving recipe, so have fun!

Serve it on salads or as a fresh, fun veggie dip.

Made gluten-free with tamari.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3397IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

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If you're enjoying this Japanese steakhouse-inspired Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing, also check out:

• Creamy Garden Herb Dressing
• Garlic Basil Balsamic Dressing

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