Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing
Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing is a vibrant and zesty dressing that brings the flavors of your favorite Japanese steakhouse right to your kitchen. This creamy ginger dressing is light yet packed with flavor, making it perfect for drizzling over crisp salads or as a dip for fresh vegetables. With its invigorating kick from fresh ginger and a delightful balance of sweetness, this quick recipe elevates any meal in just minutes. Ideal for summer lunches or hearty dinners, this dressing is not only easy to make but also fully customizable to suit your taste. Once you try this homemade version, you’ll never settle for store-bought again!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- ½ cup peanut oil (or sesame/sunflower oil)
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup rice apple vinegar (or regular rice vinegar)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp chopped celery
- 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp ketchup (or tomato paste)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion, celery, and ginger.
- In a blender or food processor, combine peanut oil, chopped onion, rice apple vinegar, water, fresh ginger, celery, soy sauce, ketchup (or tomato paste), sugar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth for about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Shake well before serving over salads or using as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg