Carrot – Ginger Vinaigrette

This Asian carrot-ginger vinaigrette recipe is so yummy, you’d never guess it contains 37% of the daily value of vitamin A from the carrots. Use this quick and easy ginger salad dressing tossed with zesty salad greens or Asian stir-fry greens.

Ingredients (10 servings)

• 1 cup shredded carrot
• ½ cup canola oil
• ⅓ cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons white miso
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Preparation

Place carrot, oil, vinegar, miso, onion, ginger and soy sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Or blend in a large glass measuring cup or wide jar with an immersion blender.

Make Ahead Tip: over and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Miso is a fermented soybean paste that adds flavor to dishes like soups, sauces and salad dressings. White or sweet miso (Shiromiso), made with soy and rice, is yellow and milder in flavor. Look for it near tofu at well-stocked supermarkets. It will keep in the refrigerator for at least a year.
People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled “gluten-free,” as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Information

• Serving size: 2 tablespoons
• Per serving: 112 calories; 11.0 g fat(1.0 g sat); 1.0 g fiber; 2.0 g carbohydrates; 1.0 g protein; 3.0 mcg folate; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.0 g sugars; 0.0 g added sugars; 1841.0 IU vitamin A; 1.0 mg vitamin C; 6.0 mg calcium; 0.0 mg iron; 189 mg sodium; 51.0 mg potassium
• Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (37% daily value)
• Carbohydrate Servings: 0
• Exchanges: 2 Fat