Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
This Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing is a light, creamy, and refreshing Japanese-style dressing with a robust fresh ginger flavor. Perfect for enhancing salads, this easy-to-make dressing blends fresh ginger, peanut oil, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness for a well-balanced taste reminiscent of popular Japanese steakhouses.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (approximately 2 cups) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressings
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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Salad Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut oil
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup (or tomato paste)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the peanut oil, chopped onion, rice wine vinegar, water, fresh ginger, celery, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a blender or food processor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients together for about 45 seconds to 1 minute until the mixture is perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate: Pour the dressing into a container and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Drizzle the chilled dressing over your favorite salad and enjoy the fresh, zesty ginger flavors that brighten any greens.
Notes
- Ketchup or Tomato Paste: The recipe calls for tomato paste, but ketchup is an easy substitute in small quantities with negligible flavor difference.
- Chill for Best Flavor: The dressing tastes best after refrigerating for several hours or the next day as flavors meld and develop.
- Storage: Keep the dressing refrigerated in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to one week.
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