Best 3 Famous Japanese Restaurant Style Salad Dressing Recipes

Are you looking for a way to bring the delicious flavor of Japanese restaurant-style salad dressing into your own home? This article will guide you through the process of creating a flavorful and versatile dressing that will elevate your salads to the next level. Japanese salad dressings are known for their unique blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, and they are a perfect complement to a variety of salads, from simple greens to hearty grain bowls. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a dressing that will add a touch of Japanese flair to your next meal.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

JAPANESE CARROT GINGER SALAD DRESSING (RESTAURANT-STYLE)

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing (Restaurant-Style) image

This iconic and delicious Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe will transport your taste buds to Shibuya! Ready in 10 minutes from start to finish.

Provided by Caroline Phelps

Categories Dressings

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

7 ounces carrots (peeled and chopped )
4 ounces onion (peeled and finely chopped)
2 tablespoons ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup organic canola or vegetable oil

Steps:

Put all the ingredients except for the canola oil in a blender and blend until smooth.
Slowly add the oil and blend until the mixture has emulsified.
Serve with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 cup, Calories 212 calories, Sugar 3.7 g, Sodium 372.6 mg, Fat 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

FAMOUS JAPANESE RESTAURANT-STYLE SALAD DRESSING

Famous Japanese Restaurant-Style Salad Dressing image

This is a good recipe that is easy and flavorful.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ cup minced onion
½ cup peanut oil
⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

In a blender, combine the minced onion, peanut oil, rice vinegar, water, ginger, celery, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper . Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until all of the ingredients are well-pureed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

JAPANESE SALAD DRESSING

Japanese Salad Dressing image

A perfect blend of flavors for a salad dressing that will get you rave reviews. Serve at once or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Shake or stir well before serving.

Provided by Sheri Campbell Gongaware

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
⅓ cup minced onion
¼ cup minced celery
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ lime, juiced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

Pulse ginger, onion, and celery in a food processor until thoroughly combined. Scrape down sides of food processor with a spatula. Add soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, ketchup, and pepper; process until combined, 10 to 20 seconds. Stream oil in a thin stream into the mixture with the processor running; process until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 464 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dressing will taste. This is especially important for the lemon juice and vinegar.
Taste the dressing as you go: This will help you adjust the flavors to your liking. You may need to add more or less of a particular ingredient, depending on your taste preferences.
Let the dressing sit for a while before using: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. If you can, let the dressing sit for at least 30 minutes before using it.
Store the dressing in a airtight container in the refrigerator: The dressing will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Use the dressing on a variety of salads: This dressing is great on green salads, fruit salads, and vegetable salads. It can also be used as a marinade for chicken, fish, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Japanese-style salad dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. With its light, refreshing flavor, Japanese-style salad dressing is a great way to add a touch of flavor to your next salad.