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Japanese Carrot Dressing (Oil-Free)

This Japanese carrot dressing is a spin on the popular Japanese carrot ginger dressing. It's creamy, refreshing, and makes salads so addicting!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 carrot chopped
  • ½ small onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp tahini1
  • 2-4 tbsp soy sauce2 adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • water as needed to thin

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 tbsp date paste, maple syrup, or other sweetener
  • ½ inch knob of ginger
  • 1 tsp white miso
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend to your desired consistency. Add water, 1 Tbsp at a time, to thin out the dressing if desired.
  • Taste and add any of the optional add-ins as desired.
  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 7-10 days.

Notes

1) If you don't have tahini, you can try another nut/seed butter you like. Chinese sesame paste, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or peanut butter would probably be tasty. You can also use a neutral oil if you're not oil-free.
2) Make it gluten-free by using tamari, or make it Plant-Based Whole30 friendly by using coconut aminos!