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    Home » Salad Dressings and Vinaigrettes » Easy Ginger-Orange Dressing

    Easy Ginger-Orange Dressing

    Published: Apr 19, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

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    This easy Ginger Orange Dressing recipe uses only five main ingredients that you probably have on hand. It's a little sweet and a little spicy! Here's a basic recipe for an orange and ginger vinaigrette to perk up a simple green salad, your favourite coleslaw, or an Asian-inspired salad.

    a small pitcher of ginger-orange dressing with a bowl of coleslaw in the background.

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • This ginger-orange dressing will liven up any green salad! It's a light dressing that's a little sweet and a little spicy with lots of fresh citrus flavour.
    • It's easy to transform a simple bowl of coleslaw into an Asian-inspired salad with this bright ginger dressing!
    • This vinaigrette needs only five ingredients plus a pinch of salt. It takes only minutes to make. No blender or food processor is needed! Simply shake the ingredients together in a small jar.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🛒 Only 5 main ingredients!
    • 🔪 Easy instructions
    • 🔁 Possible Variations
    • 👍🏼 Helpful tips to make the best ginger orange vinaigrette
    • ❓You may be wondering . . .
    • 🍽 Serving Suggestions
    • ⏰ Storage Instructions
    • 🗒 More homemade salad dressing recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    pouring ginger orange dressing on coleslaw.

    🛒 Only 5 main ingredients!

    You'll find a complete list of ingredients with amounts in the recipe card below. But before we get to the full recipe, here are a few notes about some of the key ingredients and possible substitutions.

    ginger orange dressing ingredients
    • orange: you'll need some of the zest and all of the juice from a large orange. You can use any variety of oranges: navel, tangerine, Cara Cara, etc. Make a ginger mandarin dressing when mandarin oranges are in season!
    • oil: I like a light salad oil for this Asian-inspired dressing, like grapeseed or avocado oil.
    • rice vinegar: rice vinegar is the perfect complement to the citrus flavours in this vinaigrette.
    • ginger: fresh ginger root makes this dressing so delicious! Start with a little (½ to ¾ teaspoon) of freshly grated ginger. You can always add more if you need to.
    • sweetener: I like to use a mild-flavoured honey in this ginger-orange vinaigrette, but you can use maple syrup, sugar, or Monkfruit sweetener to keep it vegan.
    • sea salt: just a pinch!

    🔪 Easy instructions

    Use a microplane to remove 1 teaspoon of zest from an orange. Scrape the peel from a small piece of fresh ginger root using the back of a spoon, then grate ½ to ¾ teaspoon.

    Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake it until well combined.

    🔁 Possible Variations

    Now that you have the easy basic recipe, you can vary it by adding one of these aromatics:

    • garlic: just one clove, finely minced
    • shallots: 1 teaspoon, finely minced
    • sesame seeds: Make an orange sesame ginger dressing by adding a teaspoon of sesame oil and a teaspoon of sesame seeds. This option is particularly good with Japanese dishes.

    👍🏼 Helpful tips to make the best ginger orange vinaigrette

    Remember to zest the orange before you squeeze it. When zesting oranges, you'll want to remove only the outer orange layer. The white part, the pith, can be very bitter-tasting so it's best to avoid it.

    an orange, orange zest and a zester.

    Start with a small amount (½ to ¾ teaspoon) of freshly grated ginger first. You can always add more if you need to. The ginger flavour should be a subtle hint, not a smack in the face!

    Taste and adjust the seasoning. The sweetness of this orange and ginger dressing will naturally depend on the sweetness of the orange you're using. Add a little more honey if you think it needs it.

    ❓You may be wondering . . .

    Do I have to remove the skin from ginger? Is it necessary to peel ginger root?

    It's up to you! I like to peel older ginger root that often has tougher skin. Young ginger doesn't have to be peeled. However, it's a good idea to wash and dry it, for hygienic reasons.

    ginger root with a spoon.

    🍽 Serving Suggestions

    Ginger-orange dressing is a favourite for Asian-influenced salads and coleslaws. Try it on any of the following salads:

    Baby Bok Choy Salad

    Shrimp Fajita Salad

    Cabbage Coleslaw: replace the sesame miso dressing in this recipe with this ginger-orange dressing. So good!

    Add it to store-bought coleslaw! I like to spruce up bagged coleslaw by adding extra julienne-cut or grated carrots, slivers of red pepper, a handful or two of edamame beans, a little chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. Toss it all with this ginger-orange dressing for a healthy bowl of crunchy yum!

    ⏰ Storage Instructions

    To store: Store any leftover dressing in a covered container in the fridge. It will last for up to a week. Give it a stir or a shake if it has separated.

    Enjoy!

    Ginger Orange Dressing beside a bowl of Asian coleslaw.

    When you make this recipe for ginger-orange vinaigrette, please leave a comment and a rating below. I love hearing from you! Thanks in advance. Subscribe to my newsletter and receive new recipes delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

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    📖 Recipe

    a pitcher of ginger orange dressing.

    Easy Ginger-Orange Dressing

    This easy Ginger Orange Dressing recipe uses only five main ingredients. It's a little sweet and a little spicy! Here's a basic recipe for an orange and ginger vinaigrette to perk up a simple green salad, your favourite coleslaw, or an Asian-inspired salad.
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    Course: Salads and Dressings
    Cuisine: American, Asian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings (2 Tbsp)
    Calories: 133kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    1 microplane zester

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • ¼ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
    • ½ - ¾ teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
    • 2 teaspoons sweetener, use honey, or maple syrup, sugar, or Monkfruit sweetener for vegan diet.
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • ¼ cup light-tasting oil, like avocado oil or grapeseed oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until well combined.
    • Refrigerate leftover dressing in a sealed container.

    Notes

    Start with a small amount (½ to ¾ teaspoon) of freshly grated ginger first. You can always add more if you need to. The ginger flavour should be a subtle hint, not a smack in the face!
    Taste and adjust the seasoning. The sweetness of this orange and ginger dressing will naturally depend on the sweetness of the orange you're using. Add a little more honey if you think it needs it.
    Store leftover dressing in a covered container in the fridge. It will last for up to a week or so.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kris

      April 25, 2022 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious! Can't wait to make again. 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 25, 2022 at 6:43 pm

        Thanks Kris! Happy to hear you liked it, too!

        Reply
    2. Anita

      April 25, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      The dressing is so delicious. I love the orange and ginger combination, so refreshing and light.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 25, 2022 at 6:43 pm

        Thanks for taking the time to comment, Anita!

        Reply
    3. Beth

      April 25, 2022 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      This is great! Only 5 minutes to throw together this tasty dressing that will go on all my salads this summer!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 25, 2022 at 6:45 pm

        Thanks Beth! Agreed--so easy and it really is a versatile dressing. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    4. Claudia Lamascolo

      April 25, 2022 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      Ive had something similiar to this in Japanese steakhouses but this was so much better tasting I just love this recipe

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 25, 2022 at 6:44 pm

        Thanks Claudia! I appreciate the 5 stars!

        Reply
    5. Mirlene

      April 25, 2022 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      Loving this ginger dressing with orange! This gives my salad a burst of flavor. I'm such a ginger fan!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 25, 2022 at 6:44 pm

        Thanks Mirlene! I'm a fan of fresh ginger, too. Glad to hear you liked it.

        Reply
    6. Deanna

      April 24, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this dressing! Easy to make as I usually have fresh ginger on hand! Definitely one I'll make on repeat.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 24, 2022 at 4:05 pm

        Thanks Deanna! I appreciate the 5 stars!

        Reply

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