Benihana Ginger Salad Dressing

I was making my Crispy Rice recipe and I wanted to add a salad to it. I've always loved the Benihana salad dressing. It's a simple salad but the dressing packs a lot of punch. This recipe has a lot of ingredients in small portions but it really adds up in flavor. 

Ingredients:

Dressing:

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar

1 Tbsp. water

1 Tbsp. chopped ginger root

1 Tbsp. chopped celery

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 1/2 tsp. tomato paste

1 1/2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

Salad Mix:

4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens

1/4 cup sliced carrots

1/4 cup sliced cucumbers

1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Directions:

1. Combine all dressing ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. 

2. Add lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes to a bowl. Add in half of the dressing and toss to combine. Add more dressing if desired. 

3. Serve immediately so lettuce does not wilt. (Dressing can be made ahead 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge. Make sure to bring back to room temp and shake to combine before use.)