Salad Dressings Made From Scratch



Basic Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons vinegar (white, cider or wine)

pinch of salt

pinch of fresh-ground black pepper
 

 

 

Italian Vinaigrette

basic vinaigrette (use red wine vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

 

 

Mustard Dressing

Italian Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1-3 teaspoons agave nectar (to taste)
Recommend with coleslaw.

Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing

Basic vinaigrette
2-3 tablespoons greek yogurt

Parmesan Pepper Dressing

Creamy vinaigrette dressing
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Lemon Dressing

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Recommend with spinach salad

 Balsamic Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 pinch Italian seasoning
Recommend with escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.

 

 

Lighter Bacon Dressing

Basic Vinaigrette (cider)
1 tablespoon crumbled bacon
1/2 tablespoon finely minced onion
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1-3 teaspoons coconut sugar
Recommend with escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.

Directions:

To mix ingredients it's best to find a container and shake it up, or whisk in a mixing bowl. Also let your mixture stand for at least 30 minutes to allow dried herbs to blend and rehydrate, then shake or whisk again. Play with your ingredients and try flavored oils, vinegars, and seasonings. You can make your salad dressing suit any meal.