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Ginger-Sesame Dressing

By Melissa Perlman and Erica Gragg

4.6

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Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Bikini Bootcamp: Two Weeks to Your Ultimate Beach Body, by Melissa Perlman and Erica Gragg.

This yummy dressing is a favorite at Bikini Bootcamp. Try it over salads, fish, and vegetables. You can dilute with water to your liking.

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
2 tablespoons peeled and minced ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Preparation

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Process until smooth.

Reprinted with permission from Bikini Bootcamp , © May 2007, By Melissa Perlman and Erica Gragg, Broadway Books
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