Try a new salad dressing for the new year! My Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing has the fragrant aroma of roasted ginger and the tanginess of vinegar for a balanced homemade dressing!
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The ginger in the dressing is mellowed from the roasting process, and the sweetness comes out much like roasted garlic. Usually, I have an aversion to such a strong taste, but knowing that ginger is so good for your digestive system I had to find a way to work it into my diet more often. Roasting the ginger is definitely the way to go!
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Making a homemade vinaigrette dressing is easier than you think!
My one tip for making a successful vinaigrette dressing is to start with a fat or emulsifier and an acid. My go-to acid starter combination is dijon mustard and balsamic vinaigrette. Once I add those two starters to the dressing container, I add some honey, a little lemon juice, crushed garlic (or ginger in this case,) and a shot of hot sauce. If you are going to add herbs or salt and pepper, now is the time!
Mix this “acidic” part of the dressing and then do a quick taste. It will be tart and strong but you just want to see what the flavors are like and if they are on the right track. After the acidic is completely mixed you can add the oil. Shake vigorously as the old “water and oil don’t mix” adage is in play here.
I love to use a mason jar for making dressings because they are reusable and come in various sizes, plus I have a ton of them on hand, or I use this dressing container to store the dressing in the fridge. Both are dishwasher safe and so easy to use!
Roast up your leftover fresh ginger and get this Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing in your lunchbox STAT!
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What salad are you going to try my Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette on?
If you are looking for a great salad to dress with this Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette toss these items in a bowl and start pouring!
1 Chicken Breast, cooked and skin and bones removed
1/2 Roasted Beet
1/2 Avocado
1/4 cup Almonds, toasted
1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup Salad Greens of choice
Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette
Yield: 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Try a new salad dressing for the new year! My Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing has the fragrant aroma of roasted ginger and the tanginess of vinegar for a balanced homemade dressing!
Ingredients
1 knuckle of ginger (about 1 inch in length, roasted, peeled, and minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced fresh or jarred equivalent)
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Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette
Yield: 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Try a new salad dressing for the new year! My Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing has the fragrant aroma of roasted ginger and the tanginess of vinegar for a balanced homemade dressing!
Ingredients
1 knuckle of ginger (about 1 inch in length, roasted, peeled, and minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced fresh or jarred equivalent)
Homemade Italian Dressing - Quick and Easy! - Leftovers Then Breakfast
Friday 5th of June 2020
[…] Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette […]
debi at Life Currents
Saturday 5th of January 2019
I love making my own dressings. I've never heard of roasting ginger before, but need to try it. It sounds so full flavored!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net
Sunday 6th of January 2019
definitely worth a try! It mellows it out so much!
Andrea
Saturday 18th of August 2018
I've never heard of roasting ginger. I can't wait to try this on my next salad.
Michele Hall
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
I made this to coat the veggies we were grilling over the weekend! Wow, who know ginger could make simple boring asparagus taste so great!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
I am glad you liked it!
Michaela Kenkel
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
Ginger is one of my most favorite dressings! I have never tried roasting it! That changes today!
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Homemade Italian Dressing - Quick and Easy! - Leftovers Then Breakfast
Friday 5th of June 2020
[…] Roasted Ginger Vinaigrette […]
debi at Life Currents
Saturday 5th of January 2019
I love making my own dressings. I've never heard of roasting ginger before, but need to try it. It sounds so full flavored!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net
Sunday 6th of January 2019
definitely worth a try! It mellows it out so much!
Andrea
Saturday 18th of August 2018
I've never heard of roasting ginger. I can't wait to try this on my next salad.
Michele Hall
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
I made this to coat the veggies we were grilling over the weekend! Wow, who know ginger could make simple boring asparagus taste so great!
chubcheeks@bellsouth.net
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
I am glad you liked it!
Michaela Kenkel
Tuesday 29th of May 2018
Ginger is one of my most favorite dressings! I have never tried roasting it! That changes today!