MAKES: ABOUT 1¾ CUPS
TIME: 15 MINUTES
Sweet and spicy, carrot ginger dressings look and taste great on everything. If you can make a smoothie, you can make this dressing right now! This nearly oil-free version (the minimal toasted sesame oil packs a flavor punch) gets a thickening boost from omega-3-packed chia seeds; use white seeds for maximum visual appeal, but any chia you have on hand will work in a pinch.
½ cup peeled, diced carrots
1 rounded tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small white onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
2 rounded tablespoons white (shiro) miso
1 heaping tablespoon chia seeds (preferably white chia)
1 tablespoon agave nectar
¾ cup water
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 Pulse all of the ingredients together in a blender until very smooth. Pour into a glass container, seal tightly, and chill for 15 minutes or overnight; the longer the dressing chills, the thicker it gets, and the flavors blend to create a sweet, carroty mellowness. If a thinner dressing is desired, stir in a little extra water. Store chilled and use within 2 days.