Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing

January 1, 2026 · Sides

One of the best things about Benihana, back when it was a place I’d go to on biz trips, was the little salad. This is a perfect recreation of the dressing, the rest of the salid is just iceberg and carrot slivers or whatever.

• ¼ cup chopped onion

• ¼ cup peanut or vegetable oil

• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp water

• 1 tbsp chopped ginger root (fresh)

• 1 tbsp chopped celery

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1-½ tsp tomato paste

• 1-½ tsp sugar

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• dash salt and pepper

Throw everything into the blender and blend til smooth and pink/salmon colored. Eat as a salad dressing or just as a veggie dip.