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    Published: Sep 24, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Honey Ginger Salad Dressing

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    This honey ginger salad dressing is perfectly sweet, with the best hint of spice from the ginger. So easy to make in less than ten minutes, it's a vegetarian and gluten free vinaigrette that will definitely perk up your salads!

    honey ginger salad dressing in a glass jar with a spoon in it next to garlic and ginger.

    Making a salad dressing is usually super simple, and homemade is much healthier than those from the store! This honey ginger dressing combines pantry staples and takes minutes to come together. It's zingy, slightly sweet and full of flavour.

    Looking for more ideas? Check out my creamy tahini dill dressing and my blackberry vinaigrette for tasty (and healthy!) options.

    And my 10 easy salad dressings posts has lots more tasty recipes!

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    • Why this recipe is so good
    • Ingredients
    • Equipment needed
    • Step by step instructions
    • Recipe tips and notes
    • Frequently asked questions
    • How to serve this honey ginger salad dressing
    • More delicious salad dressings
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    Why this recipe is so good

    Balance of sweet and spicy. With sweet honey, fragrant garlic and zingy garlic, this dressing has so much flavour.

    Pantry staples. No need to run to the store (hopefully!), we use all pantry staples for this recipe.

    Quick and easy. All we need to do is grate the ginger and mince some garlic, then give the dressing a quick whisk!

    Ingredients

    individually labelled ingredients to make honey ginger salad dressing including honey, garlic and apple cider vinegar.

    All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

    A few pointers on a couple of them:

    • Ginger - you want to use fresh ginger root rather than ground ginger for this recipe.
    • Olive oil - I suggest using extra virgin olive oil for a better taste and depth of flavour.
    • Garlic - you could use a touch of garlic powder in a pinch, but fresh is definitely better!

    Equipment needed

    Grater - to grate the fresh ginger.

    Whisk - to combine the ingredients. Alternatively use a spoon, but a whisk is better I find.

    Step by step instructions

    Just a few steps to make this honey ginger salad dressing, and all are easy to do:

    honey ginger salad dressing being whisked in a glass bowl.

    Step 1

    Grate the ginger. First slice off the tough skin, then grate. Mince or finely dice the garlic.

    Step 2

    Whisk the ingredients to combine. Pour in your olive oil, vinegar and honey, and add the grated ginger and minced garlic. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper. Then whisk to combine.

    Have a taste test and adjust with more of any of the ingredients to preference. Then enjoy on your summer salads!

    Recipe tips and notes

    • Adjust the amount of honey to taste. This recipe is more on the sweet side, so reduce a little if you prefer a sharper flavour.
    • Grate the ginger over the bowl. The 'juice' from the ginger is full of flavour, so grating over your bowl or jar rather than on a wooden chopping board means it will go into your dressing!
    • Whisk before use. Give it a good whisk, stir or shake as the ginger and garlic will sink to the bottom of the dressing and the oil and vinegar will separate.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you use lemon juice instead of the vinegar?

    If lemon juice works for you, then this can be used in place of the vinegar.

    Can you use this honey ginger dressing as a marinade?

    Although I haven't tried it myself, I think it would work well as a marinade for chicken or vegetables dishes. The honey, ginger and garlic will give a lot of flavour!

    Is apple cider vinegar low histamine?

    Apple cider vinegar scores 1 on the SIGHI list, although it should be noted that some people will be sensitive to all forms of vinegar. White distilled vinegar scores 0 on the SIGHI list. Have a peek at my overview of low histamine oils for more info on that aspect of salad dressings!

    How to serve this honey ginger salad dressing

    Salad dressings, of course, work best on salad! This recipe works well on a simple green salad, but also could be used in some of my salad recipes such as my:

    Pear and fennel salad

    Broccolini slaw

    Quinoa arugula salad

    Kale apple slaw

    Of course, as this dressing uses honey, it will mean that the salad recipe will be vegetarian and not vegan.

    honey ginger salad dressing in a glass jar next to a striped cloth and fresh ginger root.

    More delicious salad dressings

    There are so many options on my sauces page, including my blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette and pumpkin seed dressing. Some recent recipes to enjoy:

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    • lemon balm pesto in a glass jar with a bowl of pine nuts and garlic in the background.
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    I'm always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And I love to hear from you - so please do leave a star rating ⭐⭐⭐ or comment if you've tried the recipe!

    📖 Recipe

    honey ginger salad dressing in a glass jar with a spoon in it next to garlic cloves.

    Honey Ginger Salad Dressing

    Claire
    Fresh and light, this honey ginger salad dressing has the perfect combination of sweetness from the honey and spice from the ginger. An easy to make vegetarian dressing! Makes around ¾ cup.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Total Time 8 mins
    Course Sauces
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 138 kcal

    Equipment

    • Grater
    • Whisk

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
    • 1 garlic clove minced or finely diced
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Slice off the tough skin of the ginger, then grate.
    • Pour all the liquid ingredients into your bowl or jar, and then add in the ginger, garlic, salt and black pepper. Whisk well to combine. Taste test, and adjust to personal preference with more ginger or vinegar.

    Notes

    • Adjust the amount of honey to taste. This recipe is slightly more sweet, so if you prefer a sharper taste reduce the quantity a little.
    • If you grate the ginger over the bowl or jar you are using to make the dressing it will 'catch' the juice from the ginger, which is full of flavour!
    • Whisk before use. The garlic and ginger will fall to the bottom of your jar, so whisk it up to make sure you have that flavour!
    • Nutritional information is given as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be taken as an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • garlic, which scores 1.
    • ginger, which scores 1. There is a note, 'small amounts are well tolerated'.
    • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1. As a swap, white distilled vinegar scores 0.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 0.03IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @lowhistaminekitchen or tag #lowhistaminekitchen!
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    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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