Name: Ginger Carrot Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 large carrot, peeled and roughly-chopped; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (or any mild-flavored cooking oil); 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup*; 1 tablespoon white (shiro) miso; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Description

This delicious Ginger Carrot Dressing recipe is inspired by the Japanese restaurant version we all know and love, and made with an irresistible combination of sweet and savory ingredients.

Ingredients

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1 large carrot, peeled and roughly-chopped
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil (or any mild-flavored cooking oil)
1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup*
1 tablespoon white (shiro) miso
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor, and pulse until completely smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (And feel free to add extra honey if you’d like a sweeter dressing.)
Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

Notes

*Use maple syrup if making this recipe vegan.

**The top photo in this post shows a double batch — about 2 cups yield.