I’m probably like most of you. The idea of making my own salad dressing, when there are so many in easy reach on the grocers shelf, seems like a waste of precious time. But here’s an idea that will elevate your salad to a new level – by using the ingredients that you were going to use in the salad to make the dressing.
This easy recipe blends together everything for a perfect summer salad, with a few simple additions. And the citrus and ginger flavor combination is addicting!
Here are a few additional salad recipes you might enjoy:
Salad Dressing With Citrus and Fresh Ginger
Homemade Salad Dressing with Citrus and Fresh Ginger
Ingredients
- 1/2 sweet onion
- 1/2 medium orange
- 1 carrot
- 1 stalk celery
- 1/4 red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root
- 1 small clove garlic (skin removed)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- juice 1/2 lime
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 spicy chili pepper, such as Serrano (optional)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. It's ready to use! The ingredients used to the make the dressing go together perfectly to make a salad. Add a protein of your choice (like grilled shrimp or chicken) for a heartier meal.
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Whitney
Wednesday 22nd of July 2015
Been looking for great salad recipes for lunch! I'll have to try it! :)
Fareeha
Wednesday 22nd of July 2015
Yummm! I like the idea of this healthy salad . Like the pics too !
Tina Marie - Sawyer Roberge
Saturday 18th of July 2015
Yum! The dressing sounds so fresh and delicious.
MyCookingSerects.com Krystallia Giamouridou
Saturday 18th of July 2015
Looks healthy and craving. I will definitely try your recipe.
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Friday 17th of July 2015
I actually never buy salad dressing-- its always such a disappointment! And dressings are so easy to make-- as in this one. Love the flavor combinations! Thanks for a new dressing to try.