More Yummy Salads

As we are well into summer and it is a zillion degrees out, more yummy salads are needed. This one is particularly refreshing because of the ginger in the dressing.

Iceberg Salad with Ginger Dressing

Ingredients
Dressing:
1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon toasted peanut oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon miso (soybean paste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
9 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 cups cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
Preparation
To prepare dressing, combine the first 12 ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth.
To prepare salad, combine lettuce and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
Make the dressing up to two days ahead.Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups salad)