Ginger Salad Recipes

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• Drain crushed pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. In a bowl, combine the pineapple, carrots, raisins, coconut and walnuts. Combine the yogurt, ginger and reserved pineapple juice. Pour dressing over carrot mixture; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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• 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.

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• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the shallot oil and salt. Toss together with your hands. Add oil and salt, mix again, and taste. Adjust the seasonings with lime juice, fish sauce, salt, and oil.

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• Peel half of the cucumbers, leaving the remaining cucumbers unpeeled. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, very thinly slice the cucumbers crosswise. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, ginger, and salt until sugar has dissolved. Add cucumbers and toss to combine. Let marinate, refrigerated, for 3 hours. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cucumbers to a serving bowl.

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• Wring ginger in a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture, then toss well with remaining ingredients and serve.
• Also called beni shoga, kizami shoga is available at Asian markets and by mail order from Uwajimaya (800-899-1928).

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• Combine all ingredients except chilies in a large bowl. Mix well. Divide among four plates, and serve, garnished with chopped chilies.

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• In a blender on high speed, combine mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, and ginger for just a few seconds until smooth. Then turn the blender to a lower speed and slowly pour the oil in a continuous stream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place shredded lettuce piled high in the center of a bowl with edges. Add dressing to lettuce and toss. Sprinkle parsley around the edges of the bowl and garnish with a lemon slice.

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• For the steak: In a wide, shallow container with a lid, add the avocado or vegetable oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic and sesame oil. Whisk to combine. Add the steak and coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Remove the steak from the refrigerator to come to room temperature before cooking, about 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, pat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare with an internal temperature of 125 degrees F. Remove from the heat and set aside to rest, about 10 minutes. Squeeze the juice of the lime on the rested steak and slice against the grain.
• For the salad: Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions.
• In a small bowl, combine the avocado or vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, mustard, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt and lime juice. Whisk thoroughly to combine and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the cabbage and kale. Add the carrots, cilantro, mint, scallions, chiles and noodles and toss to combine. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Add the mango and gently toss. Sprinkle the salad with the peanuts. Arrange the steak over the salad.
• Divide the salad and steak among plates. Serve with lime wedges.

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• In a large heatproof bowl, whisk together vinegar and 3 tablespoons oil. Add cabbage; toss to coat. Season generously with salt. Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil and broccoli; season with salt and pepper. Saute 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Stir in scallion whites and ginger; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl with cabbage.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet over medium-high heat, then pork. Cook, flipping once, until a thermometer inserted in thickest parts registers 140 degrees, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly, then thinly slice. Toss cucumbers and rice with cabbage mixture; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates; serve with pork and top with scallion greens.

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• Combine the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, ginger, onion, celery, sugar and ketchup in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad greens in a salad bowl and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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• Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender jar or food processor and blend until smooth. Just before serving, place the lettuce and tomatoes in a large bowl and toss with the dressing.
• Note: If making this in advance, then make the dressing as above, cover, and chill. Toss with the lettuce and tomatoes just before serving.

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• In a blender, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing gradually add oil in a steady stream. Chill until serving.