Ginger Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped
• 6 tablespoons grated fresh ginger *see tip in Notes below
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
• 2/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon white miso paste, optional but recommended
• 1 cup good quality peanut oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a food processor place the onion, grated ginger, celery, carrots and garlic and puree until the vegetables are fine and grainy but not pureed.

2. 2

   Add the vinegar, water, ketchup, soy sauce, agave, lemon juice, salt, pepper and optional miso paste. Pulse a few times to mix the ingredients.

3. 3

   With the processor running, add the oil in a steady stream then stop. The mixture should be loose but be a bit grainy.

4. 4

   Enjoy over a simple iceberg and tomato salad.