Ginger dressing..

I am going to lunch at a japanese place today and I was wondering how bad is Ginger dressing? TIA

Message edited 1/24/2007 11:24:04 AM.

Re: Ginger dressing..

I love that dressing....But I am not sure....but I don't think it's that healthy.

here is one recipe and it calls for oil

Ginger Miso Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
3-4 Tbs. light miso
2 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup cider vinegar or lemon juice
2 Tbs. dark sesame oil
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water

To Prepare:
Combine miso, ginger, lemon or vinegar, and sesame oil in a blender and blend on low speed until smooth. Gradually add oil in a thin steady stream until mixed. Then very slowly add water until thick and creamy. Taste and add more miso if you want a richer flavor. Keeps forever refrigerated.

and this one....
Japanese Restaurant Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil or peanut oil
2 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced celery
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons light corn syrup or honey
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt (add more to taste if desired)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation:
1. Add all the ingredients to a small food processor or blender. Pulse on high speed for about 30 seconds, or until well-pureed.
2. Pour into serving container, cover, and refrigerate until needed.

Yield:
14 tablespoons (7 servings)

Nutritional Information:
Per 2-tablespoon serving: 48 calories, 0.3 g protein, 3.1 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat, 0.3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0.2 g fiber, 79 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 73%

Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing
INGREDIENTS
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 lemon, juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons honey
ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, mustard, honey and pepper. Once these are thoroughly combined, add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly. When all of the oil is incorporated into the dressing, pour into a glass jar and chill until serving.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Total Fat: 18.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 316mg
Total Carbs: 2.9g
Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 0.5g

Message edited 1/24/2007 1:37:33 PM.

Re: Ginger dressing..

Thanks-thank god we didn't wind up going to a japanese place