This is the healthy version of your Japanese steakhouse favorite! Made with just five simple ingredients, you’re going to love this easy ginger salad recipe!
Sushi Saturday was a weekly occurrence growing up, a tradition started by my dad when I was around 7 or 8 years old. All five of us would head to our local Japanese restaurant, Tokyo Grill, and like clockwork, we would all order their famous green salads with ginger dressing.
If you’ve ever visited a sushi restaurant or Japanese steakhouse, you likely know what I’m talking about. While the restaurant version is delicious, it is typically loaded with a lot of extra sugar, mayo and other added ingredients that can turn a healthy salad into a major calorie burden.
My version of the classic ginger salad dressing is not only lighter and fresher but it is made with just five simple ingredients. By sticking with high flavor ingredients like fresh ginger and toasted sesame oil and using low calorie, Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar, you can create an incredible Japanese vinaigrette that won’t go to your waistline.
Just think, with all those calories you’re saving on the salad you can splurge on an icy cold Sapporo instead.
Your chopsticks are waiting.
Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Nakano rice vinegar all natural
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over salad greens or use as a vegetable dip.
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Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl
Freda J Zook
We loved it!! Super easy and so good. I also threw some toasted sesame seeds in the mix.
Liz DellaCroce
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Andrea at Opulent Cottage
Great recipe! So glad I found this at the last minute tonight. I did also throw in a little TJ’s Yuzu Sauce, which put it pretty much over the top :)
Liz DellaCroce
Ooo that sounds amazing!!
Monte
Great Recipe, however what are the ingredients for the salad itself? That looks amazing as well!
Liz DellaCroce
It’s a salad dressing recipe – just drizzle over any salad greens/veggies you wish!! :)
Nancy Jay
19 calories for what measurement?
Liz DellaCroce
Apologies – 2 tablespoons. Just updated the recipe! Enjoy!
Scott
I use to buy ginger salad dressing years ago. But it’s no longer on the market. I ran across your recepie. And it is absolutely delicious. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. I will be making this often. Thank you so much for this recipie!
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so happy you like it!!
Gina
I’m literally giddy at the thought of being able to make this dressing at home. It’s my favorite of ALL dressings out there. :D
Liz DellaCroce
It is seriously the best!!
Erin@WellPlated
Sushi Saturday?? This is a tradition I need in my life—and I need this recipe in my belly!
Liz DellaCroce
Right?? We have started doing it with our kids – it’s getting expensive though haha.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Oh my gosh! This is my FAVORITE salad dressing ever, and I had no idea how to make it! We use Nakano Rice Vinegar ALL the time in this house, so this is perfect!!
Liz DellaCroce
It’s the best!! I hope you love it!
Susan
This sounds absolutely fabulous. Definitely want to try it.
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Susan! Enjoy!
fabiola@notjustbaked
I love using rice vinegar in so many dishes, but especially salad dressings. This looks awesome!
Liz DellaCroce
You and me both!!