Ginger Salad Dressing Helps You Say Sayonara Boring Salad

Kiss those boring salads goodbye with this delicious spicy sweet Ginger Salad Dressing inspired by the dressing served at Benihana Restaurants.

I can't testify if this tastes the same as the dressing in the restaurants as I haven't been to a Benihana in decades. But I can tell you it is sweet and tangy and spicy and easy to make.

The only tip I am going to give you is to wait at least one hour before adjusting the flavors. When it was fresh, I thought it was a bit bland and was tempted to add more garlic and ginger. A few hours later I realized that would have been a mistake!

Ginger Salad Dressing

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Ingredients

 

• ½ cup onion (chopped)
• ½ cup canola oil (or any mild tasting oil)
• ⅓ cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (minced)
• 2 tablespoons celery (minced)
• 2 tablespoons low or no sugar added ketchup
• 4 teaspoons tamari or low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar or equivalent amount of sweetener (stevia, xylitol, etc.)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garlic (minced, about 1 clove)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients except salt and pepper in a blender and mix until smooth.
• Let chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
• Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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