Light & Spicy Homemade Ginger Dressing - Easy Recipe! (2024)

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by Brenda Score onApril 29, 2012 (updated April 10, 2021)

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I’ve been thinking alot about my Grandpa and Grandma Renelt this past week. They’ve been on my mind more than usual because my family just returned from a vacation in Florida, the warm and endlessly sunny state where my grandparents used to spend many of their winters. While I was growing up, our family traveled to stay with them several times over the years, and those visits produced loads and loads of happy memories for me. So much of last week’s vacation time felt like I was reliving trips from the past. Except this time I was the parent!

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Grandma definitely knows her way around every corner of the kitchen, but I especially loved our Florida breakfasts together where she treated us to fresh squeezed orange juice. And not the “fresh squeezed” kind from the store’s jug like we drank every morning last week on vacation. No, Grandma squeezed those sweet Florida oranges with her own two hands, no electric gizmos involved. I think that must be how you know someone loves you.

Another favorite, and still extremely simple, eat that Grandma introduced me to was her Fresh Ginger Dressing. I’ve always loved it, but it wasn’t until just a few years ago that I asked her for the recipe. She laughed that vivacious laugh of hers and then said, “Recipe?! I don’t have a recipe!” So I proceeded to make her guesstimate the measurements of ingredients.

I like to play around with my grandma’s recipe by experimenting with different vinegars and sweeteners. And the amount of ginger I use completely depends on my mood. Sometimes I want mellow ginger. Other times I want it full throttle, spicy and full of zing. But the recipe I’ve included is how I most commonly make it, and a great place for you to start.

I like to drizzle this fresh ginger dressing over my salads any time of year, but its light body and bright flavor is especially nice during the warmth of spring and summer. Please let me know if you try it!

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Grandma Renelt’s Fresh Ginger Dressing

prep time: 10 minutes mins

total time: 10 minutes mins

I like to drizzle this fresh ginger dressing over my salads any time of year, but its light body and bright flavor is especially nice during the warmth of spring and summer.

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Ingredients

  • ½ c. your favorite vegetable oil
  • c. rice vinegar or regular white vinegar
  • c. honey
  • 2 T. grated fresh ginger
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a pint jar and shake vigorously. Or if you like a more well-blended dressing, place ingredients in a smallish bowl and give it a few whirls with an immersion blender.

  • Then store in a pint jar, shaking vigorously before each use. Serve with your favorite fresh greens. Keeps well in the refrigerator for one week.

Notes

Adapted from my Grandma Renelt’s recipe box, one of my favorite recipes in all the world.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 224kcal Carbohydrates: 16g Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g Sodium: 24mg Sugar: 15g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

Did you make this recipe?Please leave a comment below. And share a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #afarmgirlsdabbles or tag @farmgirlsdabble!

© Brenda | A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

Cuisine: American

Course: Condiments & Seasonings

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  1. Hatti ScoreReply

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  2. Winnie | Kitchen AppliancesReply

    I love the fresh taste of ginger. This dressing looks divine, nice and simple to make too. I’ll have to try it. It looks perfect for a crisp green salad.

  3. cherylReply

    We enjoyed your dressing at the lake tonight with Mom and Dad! It is always so good!

  4. Daniel MessiReply

    Anything ginger is a yes for me. I will try this one out. Thanks for sharing..

  5. Mary @ Fit and FedReply

    Aw, appreciate the love in this one. I’ll always keep the recipes my Grandma wrote out for me on index cards in her Palmer Script handwriting. Miss her.

  6. cherylReply

    I got to enjoy the ginger dressing at Mom’s this weekend. YUMMY!!!

    • BrendaReply

      Yay! It’s just so good. I even got the girls eating it this spring – they love it now, too!

  7. Angie@Angie's RecipesReply

    Love this ginger vinaigrette…so delicious and pairs so well with the salad.

  8. SheilaReply

    Brenda I love the picture of your grandma…she just looks like she is a fun gal! This salad dressing sounds divine, I am definitely adding it to my list of salad dressing! Thanks again for linking up!

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Light & Spicy Homemade Ginger Dressing - Easy Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What is ginger dressing sauce made of? ›

Combine olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, honey, garlic, and ginger in a 1-pint glass jar. Cover the jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.

Is ginger dressing good for you? ›

Not only are ginger dressings tasty, but they're highly nutritious and loaded with health-giving properties that will kick inflammation to the curb. Originating from South-East Asia, ginger has some noteworthy health-promoting benefits.

What does PF Chang's ginger dressing taste like? ›

A taste of ginger and the subtle sweetness of miso combine for a flavorful salad topping that is sure to be a hit. This Asian food classic pairs with your favorite salad combinations, veggie choices and other recipes. It contains no artificial colors and no high fructose corn syrup and has 90 calories per serving.

Why does Makoto ginger dressing need to be refrigerated? ›

Due to using fresh tasting vegetables, our dressings must be refrigerated at all times even before opening.

What are the ingredients in PF Chang's creamy ginger dressing? ›

WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, RICE VINEGAR, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MISO PASTE (SOYBEANS, RICE, SEA SALT, KOJI STARTER), GROUND GINGER, SESAME SEED OIL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, WITH POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM ...

What is Chinese ginger sauce made of? ›

The sauce is made with peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger, light soy sauce, and rice vinegar. All ingredients are available at well-assorted supermarkets or Asian grocery stores. Ginger is a root and oddly shaped with lots of nooks and crannies.

Can diabetics eat ginger dressing? ›

While more research is necessary, some evidence suggests ginger may help manage blood sugar levels. As such, people with diabetes can safely consume ginger as part of a healthy eating plan. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder. It can affect how the body produces and utilizes insulin.

What did ginger do to your body? ›

Ginger may help relieve nausea and vomiting and aid digestion . Antioxidants and other nutrients in ginger root may help prevent or treat arthritis, inflammation, and various types of infection. Ginger may also reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer, and other health problems.

What is the healthiest dressing to put on your salad? ›

8 healthy salad dressings
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What does spicy ginger taste like? ›

Ginger has a spicy flavour, and an invigorating aroma. It produces a warming and fiery taste that gives an unmistakable and comforting kick. Ginger tastes spicy because of its chemical composition, specifically the compound gingerol, which creates its hot sensation.

What is the spicy sauce at PF Changs? ›

A Korean-inspired, sweet & spicy hot sauce with garlic and red fermented chilies that is great for stir-fries, noodle dishes, fried rice or eggs, or as a dipping sauce for your favorite appetizers.

What is Japanese salad dressing made of? ›

Combine minced onion, peanut oil, rice vinegar, water, ginger, celery, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until all ingredients are well-pureed, about 30 seconds.

What are the ingredients in Makoto ginger dressing? ›

Onions, Soybean Oil, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt, Sodium Benzoate [preservative]), Flavored Vinegar ( Vinegar, Water, Natural Flavor), Celery, Carrots, Ginger, Sugar, Tomato Paste (Tomatoes, Citric Acid), Cultured Dextrose (To Extend Shelf life), White Pepper, Hot Sauce (Red Jalapeño Pepper, Water, Sugar, ...

What happens if you don't refrigerate dressing? ›

Salad Dressing

That's because their key ingredients—think things such as shallots and citrus juice—will go rancid without refrigeration.

Is Makoto ginger dressing like hibachi dressing? ›

It tastes almost exactly like the one you get on salad at hibachi restaurants.

What is Japanese ginger sauce made of? ›

Ingredients. In a blender, combine onion, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Process until smooth. Serve at room temperature.

Is ginger dressing high in carbs? ›

Ginger dressing tends to have a high carbohydrate content, which can disrupt ketosis if consumed in large amounts.

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Ingredients. Water, Carrots, (Carrots, Water, Calcium Chloride), Apple Cider Vinegar, Tapioca Starch, Tahini (Ground Sesame Seeds), Sea Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ginger Puree, Shallots, Ginger Powder, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Onion Powder.

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