10 Ginger Salad Dressing Recipes

sesame ginger dressing
Photo: Kim Cornelison

Skip the bottled store-bought stuff and make restaurant-worthy ginger salad dressing in the comfort of your own home with these easy recipes with few ingredients. From light and fresh oil-based mixes that double as marinades to creamy sauces made with mayo or sour cream, you'll find a delicious new favorite in this collection of ginger salad dressing recipes.

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Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette

sesame ginger dressing
Kim Cornelison

Use this vinaigrette as a marinade or drizzle it over your next salad. Two teaspoons of maple syrup add a subtle sweetness that balances the sesame oil, vinegar, and ginger.

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Asian Ginger Dressing

Asian Ginger Dressing
Photo by LynnInHK.

This ginger dressing is easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like soy sauce and rice vinegar. Recipe creator DIETER_WEBER says it's especially delicious on cabbage salads.

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Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Life Tastes Good

This zesty dressing (flavored with cilantro, lime, balsamic vinegar, and fresh ginger root) was inspired by a trip to a trip to TGI Friday's, according to recipe creator Lin.

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Creamy Soy-Ginger Dressing

Creamy Soy-Ginger Dressing
TruSCP

Made with mayonnaise and light corn syrup, this creamy dressing is a decadent addition to your favorite leafy green salads. Don't forget to allow for ample chilling time to blend the flavors.

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Carrot Ginger Dressing and Dip

Carrot Ginger Dressing and Dip

"A version of the thick, orange-colored salad dressing served at Japanese restaurants. Great on iceberg lettuce, as a dip for celery sticks, or spooned into hollowed-out cucumber rounds topped with sesame seeds and scallions," says recipe creator hollybee.

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Nona's Japanese Ume Dressing

Nona's Japanese Ume Dressing

"Very tasty," raves five-star reviewer Sara G. "I just bought umeboshi for a different purpose and then saw the recipe. This turned out so light and tangy."

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Sweet and Spicy Ginger Dressing

Sweet and Spicy Ginger Dressing
lutzflcat

This quick and easy salad dressing is ready in about five minutes, so it's great to throw together right before your meal. It has "the nutty flavor of sesame, a hint of garlic, and just a little bite," according to recipe creator sal.

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Miso Sesame Dressing

Miso Sesame Salad Dressing

Reviewer texas_cajun, who describes this recipe as "excellent as written," suggests serving with Chef John's Miso Glazed Barramundi or shredded chicken and lettuce.

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Jesse's Ginger Salad Dressing

Jesse's Ginger Salad Dressing
threemdsmom

This salad dressing is simple to make in a food processor with just five easy-to-find ingredients: a carrot, mayonnaise, ground ginger, soy sauce, and a bit of sugar.

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Creamy Orange-Ginger Dressing

Creamy Orange-Ginger Dressing
Buckwheat Queen

"Great drizzled on a spinach or mesclun lettuce salad with the addition of mandarin orange sections and chow mein noodles," according to recipe creator LINDA W.

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