Ginger carrot dressing is one of my all time favorite salad toppers. I love when it is creamy and thick with a spicy-sweet flavor. So when I sliced up a few giant white peaches and was summer salad inspired, I knew I needed a ginger carrot dressing to complete my dish.
This Ginger Carrot Dressing is super rich and creamy from cashews. I also added in a hint of cayenne, turmeric, pepper, apple cider vinegar and optional nutritional yeast if you want a cheezy accent. (Yes, this Ginger-Carrot dressing could totally double as a quirky sweet-and-sassy vegan cheeze sauce if you add some nooch.)
Fresh summer peaches or nectarines are the perfect fruit for this dressing. Craving a heartier entree-approved salad? Add a generous dollop of hummus, some chickpeas, brown rice or even grilled tofu triangles or tempeh skewers! Summertime in a salad..
And some cute..
White Peach Salad with Creamy Cashew Carrot-Ginger Dressing
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Published 07/28/2014
Ingredients
- 6 cups salad mix or romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large white peach, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- dressing:
- 1 cup raw cashews (no need to soak)
- ½ cup carrot juice
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ¾ teaspoon ginger powder
- 2-3 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- optional: 2-3 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- optional side: 1 pita pocket, sliced into triangles, toasted
Instructions
- Add the dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor, blend until smooth and creamy. To thin out dressing, add more carrot juice. To thicken, add more cashews. Set aside or place in fridge until ready to use. (For cheezy flavor, add the nutritional yeast)
- Finely chop your salad greens or lettuce. Place in serving bowls and top with the peaches and cucumber.
- Drizzle a generous amount of the carrot ginger dressing over top. Add the pita garnish. Serve!
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Total time: 10 mins.
Tags: salad,dressing,carrot ginger dressing,lunch,peaches,summer
Some kitten views for today..
Luana Rodriguez says
I always find it difficult to find the perfect peach. I think that grilling the peaches first would really bring out the intensity of the, somewhat blah, peach. Can't wait to try the dressing!
Amy says
I thought you got 2 cats that were siblings, but we only ever see pictures of one? Just wondering!
Kathy Patalsky says
No I have two. I post both on Instagram quite often 🙂 username kathypatalsky
Julia Ralston says
Yummie! A new salad to try. I love white peaches. Can't wait to try this weekend. Thanks for the post, and the great pics of your kitty.
RockMyVeganSocks says
Oooh love the sound of this. I find the taste of white peaches a little boring, but it would be great in a salad like this. I love the sound of the dressing.
And always - the pictures are AMAZING =) You have inspired me to take better food blog pictures.
Kathy Patalsky says
aw LOVE that special request Kaitlin!!! <3
What should I eat for breakfas says
Your salad is very tempting and your beautiful cat looks like my Ryszard, what a sweetheart <3
Kathy Patalsky says
🙂 What a cool cat name!
Guest says
I love having ginger in salad. It gives a nice refreshing taste and it is a powerful little ingredient! BEAUTIFUL!
Kathy Patalsky says
thank you Kira!
Polina says
I definetely will try it, thank you very much! And won't stop telling that I adore your cats:)
Kathy Patalsky says
hehe I adore them too, and it never gets old to hear that you guys love seeing them too!
Amanda - Create N Plate says
This salad is beautiful! And so is your cat! Excited to make this for lunch someday 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
Thank you Amanda!
charity snowden says
That's such a beautiful salad. I'll definitely be giving this dressing a try, it sounds scrumptious!
Charity
Kathy Patalsky says
Thank you Charity!