Let's Get Dressed up! - The Salad that is!
By: Lisa Wright Burbach
I used to be intimidated by the idea of making my own salad dressing; it seemed to complicated-scary actually! One day I just gave it a go and I've never looked back!
I make all of our dressings now!
Homemade salad dressing are healthier, or at least have the potential to be healthier, because you are in control; no artificial ingredients, low or no sugar, low sodium, ust full rich flavor and they are just plain easy to make!
Health note: Keep in mind that most salad dressing are largely fat so the calories do add up. 1 gram of fat has 9 calories, over double of 1 gram of carbohydrates or protein! Enjoy, but moderation and learn to love the taste of all those yummy veggies!!
Here are a few of my "go-to" recipes:
Bit of a fan girl!!! But even if I wasn't this is your base, your starting point! From here you can go crazy when it comes to vinaigrette once you master your base.
3 Tbsp Red Wine Vineagar
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1 Tsp Dijon Mustard
Kosher salt (did you know it matters? kosher salt is flatter and melts differently, among other things)
3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Shake well and use. See the link above for yummy things you can add to it.
Ranch - Simple
1/4 Cup Mayo
1/2 tsp Dill
1/4 tsp garlic
water to thin and a pinch of salt
Ranch Dressing - More involved, from my sweet friend Gail
1/4 Cup mayo (can use lite)
1/4 Cup sour cream (can use nonfat)
1 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp minced onion flakes (I usually use fresh onion)
1/2 t salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 Clove garlic, minced
1/3 Cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp paprika
Buttermilk to the consistency you like
Mix, cover & refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Dijon Dressing
2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
3 Tbsp Mayo
Salt and Pepper
Mix and enjoy
1000 Island - Simple
3 Tbsp Mayo
1 Tbsp Ketchup
1 Tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
Salt and Pepper
1 Tsp minced Shallot
Drop of Hot sauce
Mix and enjoy
For a more complex 1000 Island try this one from Kitchen Treaty
Ginger Dressing - from my friend Gail
1/4 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp Lite Soy sauce
1 tsp Sesame oil
1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
Shake and serve
Here are some more for you to enjoy!
Caesar Dressing - do not be scared of the ingredients, you'll be fine.
Let's get dressed up! Well, we still may not have many places to go, but our salads look great!!
Includes all 9 essential amino acids, 10 g of collagen, and a powerful combination of biotin and vitamin C, to promote healthy skin, hair, nails, and joints.*
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