Asian Ginger Carrot Dressing

I don't know about you guys but I am so excited because this my absolute favorite part of getting a salad at an Asian restaurant!

Asian Ginger Carrot Dressing

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Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1 tbsp minced celery
• 3 tbsp peanut oil (or sesame oil)
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 1/2 tsp raw sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• salt and fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Place all the ingredient in the blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate a few hours before using to let the flavors deepen. This gets better the longer it sits.

Serve on your favorite salad greens and enjoy!
Makes 3/4 cup.

Gingered Soba Noodles with Watermelon Radish, Broccoli & Cabbage

Gingered Soba Noodles with Watermelon Radish, Broccoli & CabbageIngredients:

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil

• 3 Tbsp. sesame oil

• 3 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar

• 3 Tbsp. agave nectar

• 2 Tbsp. Sriracha

• 1/3 cup tamari

• 2 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger

• 2 cloves minced garlic

• 2 watermelon radishes, halved & thinly sliced

• 1 broccoli crown, cut into florets & steamed

• 1 small purple cabbage, thinly sliced

• 1 bunch scallions, sliced

• 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

• 1/2 cup mint, roughly chopped

• 12 oz. soba noodles

• Gomashio for garnish

Preparation:

1. Cook soba noodles according to manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Steam broccoli florets for 5 minutes, shock in ice water & set aside. Shred cabbage, slice radishes, chop scallions & herbs.

1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, agave, sriracha, tamari, garlic & ginger in a large bowl. Mix well. Add cooled noodles, vegetables, & herbs & toss until well coated. Garnish with more herbs & gomashio.

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