Homemade salad dressing recipes?!
Homemade salad dressing recipes?
I'm not a huge fan of vinegar, unless in small amounts. I watch the Food Network all the time and they always make their own dressings, but I always end up using store-bought. Does anyone have any tasty, healthy (fairly easy) dressing recipes?
Additional Details1 week ago
I like a lot of these recipes, but is there something I could substitute for the mustard in some of them? I'm allergic =/
Answers:
1 week ago
I like a lot of these recipes, but is there something I could substitute for the mustard in some of them? I'm allergic =/
Red Onion/Shallot Dressing
1/2 C olive oil
1/4 C red wine vinegar
1 medium shallot, minced, or 2 T red onion, minced
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp McCormick's Spicy blend, or other general purpose spice blend
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt
Combine in blender at top speed for about a minute, so that all of the onion or shallot is reduced. The result should be a creamy pink dressing. Chill overnight in refrigerator. The result is a mild, oniony dressing with a slightly sweet edge.
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/2 C balsamic vinegar
2 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
4 tsp cold water
6-8 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp each of salt and black pepper
Optional: 1/4 - 1/2 tsp herbs such as dill or basil
Warm vinegar and honey in microwave for 20 seconds or more until honey dissolves in vinegar. Add remaining ingredients and whisk well. Shake vigorously after pouring into a bottle and chill before serving.
Southwestern Vinaigrette
1/2 C extra light olive oil
1/4 C white or rice wine vinegar
1 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cilantro
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cumin
Shake, chill and serve. If you generally top your salad with cheese, pair this dressing with a mild cotija or colby. Avoid sharp or bitter cheeses such as bleu and feta.
Basil-Sesame Dressing
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3 T rice wine vinegar
1 T lemon juice
2 T asiago or the cheese of your choice
1/2 tsp dried basil
2-4 leaves of fresh basil
2 T chopped Italian or regular parsley
1/2 C extra light olive oil
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
Combine in blender until thoroughly mixed. Chill and serve with a green salad. It's a spooky color but tastes great.
Caper Vinaigrette
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 T fresh parsley (not dried!)
2 T lemon juice
2 T rice vinegar
2 T capers, drained
1/4 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/3-1/2 C extra light olive oil
Combine in blender until very thoroughly mixed. Makes a very vinagery dressing - increasing the amount of olive oil used will change the balance. Chill and serve. Good with raw veggies.
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
1/2 C extra light olive oil
2 T plain yoghurt
2 T lemon juice
2 T rice vinegar
1/4 C fresh, shreaded cilantro leaves, tightly packed
1/4 tsp each garlic powder, thyme and black pepper
1/8 tsp cumin
a squeeze of fresh lime juice - about a quarter lime
Combine in a blender until fully mixed. Chill and serve.
Basic Vinaigrette
1/2 C extra light olive oil
1/4 C red wine vinegar OR rice vinegar
1 T lemon juice
1/2 tsp each oregano, thyme and mustard powder
1/4 tsp each black pepper and garlic powder
dash of cayenne and Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt
Shake, chill and serve.
Greek Dijon Vinaigrette
1/2 C extra light olive oil
2 T each plain non-fat yoghurt, lemon juice and red wine vinegar
1 T Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp each garlic powder, sage, thyme, basil and oregano
Combine in a blender at medium-high speed. Chill overnight before serving. I have no idea why this dressing is called "Greek", but it has been in the family for at least 25 years under that moniker.
Fresh Tomato-Yoghurt Dressing
2 Roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 C each extra light olive oil and plain non-fat yoghurt
2 T each red wine vinegar and lemon juice
1/2 tsp mustard powder, oregano and basil
1/4 tsp black pepper
dash of cayenne, garlic powder and Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt
This dressing responds well to optional extras like a sliver of fresh onion, a chunk of feta cheese, fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Feel free to experiment. Put chopped tomatoes, lemon juice and vinegar in blender and blend at high speed. Add other ingredients, blending again at medium speed. Chill overnight before serving.
garlic, ginger, olive oil, cayenne pepper, salt, fresh pepper, soy sauce, sesame oil
yummmy orientallll saladdddd
i think most salad dressings include some vinegar, unless they use extra virgin olive oil instead
lemon juice,salt,pepper and cumin.Simple but lovely.
If you fart in your dressing it tastes better
Have you experimented with different kinds of vinegar? Balsamic is sweeter than most. I really like red wine vinegar and rice vinegar. You can also substitute lemon or lime when a recipe calls for vinegar.
Buttermilk Dressing
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Stir together the mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, paprika and red pepper in a pint jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add the buttermilk; cover and shake until combined. Makes about 1 cup.
Honey Mustard Sour Cream Dressing
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons honey mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
Combine and shake well until thoroughly mixed. Add salt and cracked pepper to taste. Makes 1 cup.
Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced parsley or fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
Whisk all ingredients together until well blended. Refrigerate dressing.
Note: This dressing can be tossed with shredded iceberg lettuce and stuffed into taco shells along with the cheese and meat. If you need a vegetable to add color to the plate, carrots often come to mind. These go with roast pork or chicken, beef or any Mexican entree or casserole. Makes 1/2 cup.
A really good dressing is Good Seasons Italian that comes in the packets in the salad dressing aisle. You can substitute red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar for the vinegar, then substitute honey for the water and instead of just plain oil, use light olive oil. Yummy, everyone loves this dressing.
Homemade Italian Salad Dressing:
10 min 10 min prep
4 servings
1 1/3 cups
1 cup salad oil
1/3 cup wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1. Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid; cover and shake to mix thoroughly.
2. Let stand at least 2 hours to blend seasonings.
3. Shake well before using.
4. Wonderful on Italian lettuce salad.
try using fresh fruits such as blackberries or strawberries. using a hand mixer, add berries, olive oil and just a touch of apple cider vinegar. it is sweeter than most and once mixed you can't taste it. very good on salads.
Red Wine Vinaigrette
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar
fresh ground black pepper to taste
pinch of sugar
Blend together with a whisk, drizzle over salad.
Mom's creamy Dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 packet sweet-n-low
2 tbsp. milk, evaporated milk or water
1 tbsp. white vinegar (if desired)
Whisk ingredients together and chill before serving over salad.