Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing
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Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing
Experience a burst of flavor with our Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing recipe! Loaded with vibrant flavors and a refreshing zing, this dairy-free dressing is a delightful blend of creamy textures + bright notes. With the goodness of carrot, ginger, and the creaminess of vegan mayo, it's the perfect addition to any dish. Toss it with salads, drizzle it over grain bowls, or use it as a flavorful dipping sauce—it's versatile, delicious, and sure to become a favorite! Completely Dairy-free + Vegan.
I'm constantly brainstorming new recipe ideas, and dressing + sauces just make everything better—they elevate virtually any dish! I was inspired to make an Asian, Japanese-inspired sauce, and this Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing was exactly what I was looking for. It's vibrant, zesty, and creamy, and I adore having a batch ready to go at all times.
Sauces + dressings are the secret sauce that takes recipes to the next level, making salads, grain bowls, and dipping so much more exciting! This one's extra creamy with vegan mayo (but regular mayo works too). If you're a fan of creamy sauces like me, you'll love my latest creations: Creamy Avocado Pesto Mayo Sauce, Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing, and Creamy Lemon Garlic Dressing!
Alright, let's talk about this carrot dressing recipe—it's a breeze to whip up, ready in just 5 minutes with a quick blend! You can make it ahead of time and keep it handy in the fridge. Plus, it's totally dairy-free + egg-free, like most of my sauce creations, so everyone can enjoy it. Personally, I want to drizzle it on everything! Homemade dressings always taste a million times better than store-bought.
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- How To Make Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing
- Ingredients
- I Hope You LOVE This Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing! It’s:
- How To Use Ginger Carrot Dressing?
- Can I Use Other Types of Milk?
- How To Keep Carrots Fresh?
- How To Best Peel Ginger?
- Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing Q + A's
- Dive Into More Homemade Sauces + Dressings
- MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
- Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing
How To Make Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing
With just a handful of simple ingredients and a quick blend in a good high-powered blender, you can create a rich + luscious creamy carrot dressing/sauce that's perfect for grain bowls, salads, sandwiches, and much more! Trust me, once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever survived without it.
Ingredients
Carrot Ginger Dressing:
- Vegan mayonnaise. I love using Follow Your Heart Veganaise. It is super creamy and smooth but feel free to add your fave if you prefer.
- Carrot. Peeled + chopped. Provides natural sweetness + a vibrant yellow-orange color!
- Almond milk. Helps to make the sauce creamier. You can use your fave plant-based milk. Learn how to make homemade almond milk!
- Ginger root. Be sure to peel it (Use the top of a spoon it for easy peeling!)
- Lemon juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best!
- Extra virgin olive oil. Gives the dressing an added touch of richness.
- Pure maple syrup. This adds a little sweetness and helps balance out the flavors.
- Garlic powder. A strong flavor that I love using for depth + umami flavor.
- Black pepper + sea salt. Rounds out the flavors!
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I Hope You LOVE This Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing! It’s:
- Creamy + totally luscious in texture
- Bursting with vibrant carrot + gingery flavors
- Slightly sweet + tangy.
- Versatile for salads, grain bowls + dipping sauces
- So quick & easy! Ready in just 5 minutes!
- And best of all... its downright delicious!
How To Use Ginger Carrot Dressing?
Having this carrot ginger dressing on hand is a game-changer for any kitchen! It's perfect for tossing with a basic salad like this chopped kale salad or adding a flavorful punch to a grain bowl. You can easily substitute it for the sauce in any of these grain bowl recipes:
- Vegan Fall Harvest Farro Bowl
- Easy Green Goddess Buffalo Chicken Bowl
- Maple Chili Sweet Potato Bowl
- Savory Chickpea Quinoa Buddha Bowl
- Healthy Pesto Buddha Bowl
- Vegan Jamaican Power Bowl
Don't let any leftover dressing go to waste—try using it as a dipping sauce! It's fantastic with fries, chicken wings, or cauliflower wings/bites, offering a tangy Asian-flavored twist. Additionally, it would make a delicious sauce for tacos like these Jerk Salmon Tacos + burgers, adding an extra layer of flavor to your favorite dishes!
Can I Use Other Types of Milk?
Absolutely! If you’d like to switch things up with the type of plant-based milk that you use for this carrot dressing recipe—–that’s totally fine! The world of plant-based milk is constantly expanding. From the classics like coconut milk, cashew milk, soy milk and almond milk, we now have delicious options like oat milk, and even potato and quinoa milk.
How To Keep Carrots Fresh?
To keep those carrots from getting that sad, dried-out vibe they sometimes get, start by cutting off the leafy greens if you bought whole carrots (apparently, they steal nutrients from the roots – who knew?). Carrots love a bit of moisture, so toss them into a container filled with water, seal it up + and pop it in the fridge. Ever wished your fruits and veggies would stay fresher, longer? Explore these 10 Tips To Keep Your Produce Fresh for Weeks.
How To Best Peel Ginger?
Peeling ginger can be a bit tricky due to its awkward shape, but here's the best method I've found:
The Spoon Trick
This is one of the easiest methods. Simply scrape the edge of a spoon against the ginger's skin. The skin should come off easily, following the contours of the ginger.
Vegetable Peeler
Just like peeling carrots or potatoes, you can use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin from the ginger. This method allows for precise control and works well for larger pieces of ginger.
Freeze + Squeeze
Some people find it easier to peel ginger after it's been frozen. Simply place the ginger in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes, then use a spoon or knife to peel away the skin. The freezing process helps to loosen the skin, making it easier to remove.
Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing Q + A's
Add the sauce to your favorite mason jar or tightly sealed container and refrigerate for 7-10 days for optimal freshness.
Yes, this recipe is gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free mayo.
Yup! In fact, this sauce can benefit from some time in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld together. You can make it a few days ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you're ready to use it. Just give it a good stir before serving.
Absolutely! If you're not following a vegan or dairy-free diet, you can use regular mayonnaise in your homemade Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing recipe. Traditional mayonnaise works perfectly well and will give you that classic creamy texture and flavor.
Yes! To make this more of a dressing for salads, etc. you can add more milk to make it more like a drizzle. I would add about ½ cup milk as a substitute for the original amount.
Absolutely! This recipe makes enough for 2 servings, however, for more or a larger batch simply double or triple the ingredients.
Dive Into More Homemade Sauces + Dressings
Check out these mouthwatering sauce/dressing recipes that your whole family will love, especially after trying the delicious Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing recipe!
- Homemade Green Goddess Dressing
- Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Dip
- Jalapeno Ranch Sauce
- Spicy Restaurant Style Salsa
- Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Creamy Chipotle Dressing
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Creamy Carrot Ginger Dressing
Ingredients
DRESSING/SAUCE:
- 1 medium carrot, peeled + chopped
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsps Almond milk
- 1 ounce ginger root, peeled
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt + black pepper, to taste
Instructions
TO MAKE THE DRESSING/SAUCE:
- Add the vegan mayo, chopped carrot, ginger, Almond milk, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, salt + black pepper, into a high-powdered blender and blend until sauce becomes creamy.
- Add sauce/dressing to your favorite mason jar or tightly sealed container and refrigerate for 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- Bon Appetit!
Tips & Tricks
- SERVING SIZE: This recipes makes enough for 2 servings, however, for more or a larger batch simply double or triple the ingredients.
- CONSISTENCY (FOR A DRESSING): To make this more of a dressing for salads, etc. you can add more milk to make it more like a drizzle. I would add about ½ cup milk as a substitute for the original amount.
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