After YEARS of failed attempts to recreate and fruitless internet searches I finally found the original Benihana’s Ginger Salad Dressing recipe!! Benihana’s has several of their recipes posted to their website, but here’s the thing. They aren’t the real recipes. How do I know? I’ve tried them as have many family members. Plus – the recipes they had on their site years ago aren’t even close to the recipes they have posted online now. Why do they do this? I have no idea. Just leave them off your website if you don’t want to share with the world.
I like to to make this Avocado Cucumber Salad to pair with this Benihana’s Ginger Salad Dressing. I’ve never been called a selfish person (but I can pout with the best of them!), so I’m going to share this Copycat Benihana’s Ginger Salad Dressing with you. You’re welcome.
TIP- There are a few edits to make this 21 Day Fix approved: Use olive oil in place of the peanut oil but throw in about 4-5 whole peanuts to keep the flavor. Replace the Soy Sauce with Braggs Liquid Aminos and the sugar with honey, Stevia or date sugar.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Chopped Onion
- ¼ cup Peanut Oil
- 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Gingerroot
- 1 tbsp Chopped Celery
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 ½ tsp Tomato Paste
- 1 ½ tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Dash of Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until almost smooth. May be kept refrigerated up to one week.
Nutrition
Theresa
Friday 22nd of April 2022
I have original recipes for both of Benihana's dressings and a couple of dipping sauces. I received them in 1977 at Benihana's in NYC from the chef, printed on their paper with logo. I must go looking for that well-worn and food-stained piece of paper! I'm craving their dressing more than ever.
Andrew Weinfeld
Sunday 14th of October 2018
Hi not sure I’d this is still monitored .so I too have been searching high and low for the “ real” recipe. I went to Benihana today and bought a pint of dressing . Compared this to this recipe, the authentic dressing is slightly more “ tangy” and is brown rather than orange. I will admit it’s very close though ! Have you learned anything since first publishing this ? Thanks it’s still awesome !