Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing
Authentic version of the Benihana Ginger Salad dressing served at the Benihana hibachi grill restaurants. This ginger infused, slightly sweet and slightly tangy salad dressing transforms a simple iceberg lettuce salad into a refreshing start to any meal.
Authentic version of the Benihana Ginger Salad dressing served at the Benihana hibachi grill restaurants. This ginger infused, slightly sweet and slightly tangy salad dressing transforms a simple iceberg lettuce salad into a refreshing start to any meal.
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | cup |
onions
chopped |
|
| ¼ | cup |
peanut oil
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
rice vinegar
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
water
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
ginger root
fresh, chopped |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
celery
chopped |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
soy sauce, tamari
* |
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
tomato paste
|
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1 | dash |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | dash |
black pepper
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | ml |
onions
chopped |
|
| 59 | ml |
peanut oil
|
|
| 30 | ml |
rice vinegar
|
|
| 30 | ml |
water
|
|
| 15 | ml |
ginger root
fresh, chopped |
|
| 15 | ml |
celery
chopped |
|
| 15 | ml |
soy sauce, tamari
* |
|
| 7.5 | ml |
tomato paste
|
|
| 7.5 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 5 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 1 | dash |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | dash |
black pepper
|
*
|
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until almost smooth.
Makes 6 servings, each of about 2 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons each.
Unused portions may be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
There are many variations of this dressing floating about the Internet, some more authentic than others.
This recipe's ingredients listing and proportions was obtained directly from Benihana before they removed the recipe from their web site.
