Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing

Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing

6 servings
This popular Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing featured at Benihana and other Japanese steakhouses is super easy to make at home! It's a delightfully light, creamy, refreshing salad dressing with a robust fresh ginger taste!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup onion)

    (chopped

  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp ginger)

    (chopped fresh ginger

  • 2 Tbsp celery)

    (chopped

  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • each
    salt & pepper), (to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients (1/2 cup peanut oil 1/2 cup onion,1/4 cup rice wine vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 2 Tbsp ginger,2 Tbsp celery, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp ketchup, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, each, salt & pepper)to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 45 seconds to 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving and keep stored in an airtight container.

Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing

Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing

5.0(386)5 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving that iconic, refreshingly zesty ginger dressing from your favorite Japanese steakhouse? This Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing recipe lets you recreate those delightful, authentic flavors right at home. In just 5 minutes of prep, you can enjoy the same light, creamy taste that brightens any meal.

The magic of this dressing lies in its carefully balanced blend of fresh ginger, savory soy sauce, and a bright touch of rice wine vinegar and lemon juice. It’s designed for incredible ease, bringing robust flavor without any fuss. The peanut oil works harmoniously with fresh vegetables like onion and celery to create that signature light, creamy texture and refreshing taste you know and love.

Imagine a burst of vibrant, zesty ginger followed by the subtle sweetness of sugar and a savory depth from soy sauce, all smoothed out by the rich peanut oil. This dressing offers a delightful contrast of flavors—tangy, savory, and subtly sweet—that’s both invigorating and comforting. You'll find it to be remarkably light and refreshing, perfect for awakening your palate without being heavy. Its creamy consistency clings beautifully to salad greens, ensuring every bite is flavorful.

Customization & Variations

You can easily adjust the amount of fresh ginger for a milder or more intense kick; simply add more or less to your preference. For a sweeter dressing, increase the sugar slightly, or for less tang, reduce the rice wine vinegar or lemon juice. While peanut oil is classic for its distinctive nutty note, a neutral oil like grapeseed or vegetable oil can be substituted in a pinch, though it might subtly alter the overall flavor.

This versatile Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing is perfect for topping crisp green salads, as a marinade for chicken or fish, or even as a bright dipping sauce for fresh vegetables. Its refreshing taste makes it ideal for a light lunch or as an energizing start to any dinner.

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