Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
This Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing is a flavorful, Asian-inspired dressing combining fresh ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness with creamy peanut oil. Perfect for drizzling over salads or as a dip, this vibrant dressing is easy to prepare in minutes with simple ingredients blended to a smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 ½ cups of dressing (serves 6-8) 1x
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
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 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp celery, chopped
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper, to taste
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 Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until smooth, which should take about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Chill Dressing: Transfer the dressing into a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve Dressing: Drizzle the chilled dressing over your favorite salad to enjoy its fresh and tangy flavors.
Notes
- This dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a thicker consistency, reduce the water quantity slightly.
- You can substitute ketchup with tomato paste for a richer flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste for more or less sweetness.
- Great as a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables or seafood.
Keywords: Benihana ginger salad dressing, Asian dressing, ginger dressing, peanut oil dressing, homemade salad dressing, easy dressing recipe
