Friday
Apr242009
4.24.09 Orange-Ginger Dressing
I like to plan at least one day a week as an “easy night”. Even if the week looks slow and I actually have everything under control, there is bound to be a day I’m exhausted and just need a quick healthy dinner. Since I’m not really one for frozen foods, I like to refer to my simple file and plan ahead for something that can be ready super quick. This usually saves me from ordering a large pizza and shoving piece after piece in my mouth as the guilt seeps in. Usually. This week I picked up sushi and a bag of edamame at Trader Joe's all the while thinking about the seaweed salad I used to eat almost daily in college from Mr. Sushi. I thought a sweet ginger dressing would taste well with most bitter greens, so I grabbed arugula for the salad. The dressing comes together in seconds and is so fresh over greens with sprinkled sesame seeds.
Orange-Ginger Dressing
serves 4
3/4 c vegetable or peanut oil
1/4 c rice vinegar
2 medium garlic cloves
1 T minced fresh ginger
1 T sesame oil
3 t juice from an orange
2 t soy sauce
1/2 t red pepper flakes
In blender or food processor, combine all ingredients. Blend until very smooth. Drizzle over your favorite bitter greens or use as a marinade for tofu or chicken.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reader Comments (8)
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this sounds too good! ill definitely be trying it this week.
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Oooh sounds lovely. I absolutely adore ginger, perfect for taste and making you feel better too!
I just found your blog and it looks amazing! I especially love your photographs- they really want me to try your recipies. I cook every night and on Friday nights I make a huge meal for all of my friends, so I do A LOT of cooking. I have already decided to try your April menu this Friday. I will be sure to let you know how it turns out.
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this sounds very tasty, I REALLY like that there isn't any sugar in it. Thanks!
I'm always on the look out for simple, healthy salad dressings. The ones from the store are always so full of...crud.
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