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.
Benihana's Ginger Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Chopped Onion
- 1/4 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 1/2 tsp Tomato Paste
- 1 1/2 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.
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 !