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.
BTW – if you’re more of a visual learner take a look at the video tutorial that’s in the recipe or check it out here!
Your chopsticks are waiting.
Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 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.
Video
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Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl
Monte
March 28, 2019 at 2:55 pmGreat Recipe, however what are the ingredients for the salad itself? That looks amazing as well!
Liz DellaCroce
March 29, 2019 at 3:28 pmIt’s a salad dressing recipe – just drizzle over any salad greens/veggies you wish!! :)
Nancy Jay
October 6, 2018 at 7:26 pm19 calories for what measurement?
Liz DellaCroce
October 7, 2018 at 10:44 amApologies – 2 tablespoons. Just updated the recipe! Enjoy!
Scott
January 13, 2018 at 5:36 pmI 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
January 14, 2018 at 5:06 pmI’m so happy you like it!!
Gina
July 30, 2016 at 9:51 amI’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
August 1, 2016 at 3:11 pmIt is seriously the best!!
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July 28, 2016 at 8:13 amSushi Saturday?? This is a tradition I need in my life—and I need this recipe in my belly!
Liz DellaCroce
July 28, 2016 at 12:37 pmRight?? We have started doing it with our kids – it’s getting expensive though haha.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
July 27, 2016 at 3:55 pmOh 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
July 27, 2016 at 5:19 pmIt’s the best!! I hope you love it!
Susan
July 27, 2016 at 2:40 pmThis sounds absolutely fabulous. Definitely want to try it.
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:20 pmThank you so much Susan! Enjoy!
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July 27, 2016 at 12:19 pmI love using rice vinegar in so many dishes, but especially salad dressings. This looks awesome!
Liz DellaCroce
July 27, 2016 at 5:26 pmYou and me both!!