Quick & Easy Ginger-Scallion Dressing
Zesty Ginger Scallion Dressing
(and Summer Tomato Salad!)
Low-carb | Sugar-free | Dairy-free | Nut-free | Gluten-free | Soy-free | Vegetarian
Awaken your palate! When it comes to elevating the flavors of your salads, grain bowls, or even as a tantalizing marinade, nothing quite matches the vibrant and invigorating essence of a zesty ginger dressing. Bursting with an amazing blend of fresh, aromatic ingredients, this dressing is not only a taste bud crave but also a healthy choice, free from added sugars! It’s a complete dance of flavors: fresh and fiery ginger, bright cilantro, and tangy Dijon. I present to you a flavor-packed culinary experience, bound to become your go-to condiment for a healthier and tastier adventure.
And if salad greens aren’t for you, why not try this Summer Tomato Salad! Find any tomatoes you like (farmer’s markets always have the sweetest tomatoes, in my humble opinion!), toss in some thinly sliced onion, and coat it all in this delicious dressing. There is something very special about ginger and tomatoes, so make sure to try this delicious, elevated upgrade to a salad. And of course, this dressing is a catch-all, so it can even be used as a marinade or dipping sauce too. Try it drizzled on grilled fish or chicken. Make a big batch, pour it into a clean jar, and save it in the fridge for up to 10 days. Enjoy!
*And don’t forget to read through the PRO TIPS for this recipe below!*
Macros per ServinG
(Note: macros per 2 tablespoons of dressing)
Servings: 2
Calories: 256.5
Protein: 0.45 g
Fat: 28.8 g
Net Carbs: 2.3 g
INGREDIENTS:
ÂĽ cup - Cilantro leaves, packed
2 - Scallions
1-inch “thumb” (15 g) - Fresh ginger, peeled
1 clove - Fresh garlic
3 Tbsp - Apple cider vinegar
ÂĽ cup - Sesame oil
1 tsp - Dijon mustard
ÂĽ tsp -Sea salt
1 tsp - Sesame seeds
Note: This recipe makes 1/4 cup of dressing, but can easily be doubled or tripled, and stored in the fridge for up to 10 days
DIRECTIONS:
(SUPER SIMPLE!)
MIX & BLEND Place the cilantro, ginger, garlic, vinegar, oil, mustard, and salt in a food processor. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth.
SERVE Spoon the mixture into a small serving bowl, stir in the sesame seeds, and drizzle on top of your favorite salad or grilled meat. You can also use this dressing as a marinade for meat, fish, or veggies.
PRO TIPS:
For those who appreciate a touch of heat (like me), a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha can take this dressing to the next level!
Super versatile, this dressing can go both ways ;). A dollop of tahini or Greek yogurt will create a luxuriously creamy texture without resorting to dairy, while also adding a subtle nuttiness, to perfectly complement the sharpness of the ginger and scallions.
For a complete meal, try these with my Pepper-Crusted Tuna Steak on page 84 of my second cookbook, New Comfort Cooking.
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