Ginger Dressing

2 oz. (about ½ cup chopped or paste)  whole ginger root  (Do not use dried ginger)

½ large onion, cut in pieces

½ cup red wine vinegar

1½ cups good olive oil

1 cup light soy sauce

6 Tbsp tomato paste (about ½ 6 oz can)

Juice of 1 lemon

1 clove garlic

¾ cup water

Peel ginger with the back of a spoon so that peel is removed. 

Mix all ingredients in a blender in batches until smooth.  Chill for at least two hours to allow ingredients to mingle. 

Pour over pasta salad and chill