Salad Dressing Recipes

I love to try a variety of salad dressing recipes.

Although the traditional oil and vinegar vinaigrette recipe is my all time favorite, it is amazing how easy it is to switch it up by using different vinegars, juices, oils and herbs.

One or two different ingredients can really make a difference to the taste.

Here and there I have included ideas for the foods some of these salad dressing recipes will suit best. Try them out and see what works best for you.

We have so many variations on vinaigrette salad dressing recipes that they extend over two pages. Some of the recipes on the next page are more gourmet, although there is also a delicious garlic vinaigrette there too that is great for every day. Try them all and treat yourself to a new salad experience every day!

Basic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe

1 tablespoons vinegar (your choice of regular, wine vinegar or another favorite)
3 tablespoons oil (olive oil is preferred)
salt and pepper to taste

Dissolve the salt in the vinegar. Add the oil and pepper and whisk or shake to combine. Pour over salad just before serving.

Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Combine vinegar, garlic, oregano and rosemary. Blend in olive oil slowly.

Basic Vinaigrette with Dijon Mustard

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
6 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Mix the vinegar, mustard and salt together. Add the oil and pepper and whisk or shake to combine.

Two Vinegar Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Combine the two vinegars with the sea salt and blend. Add the olive oil and shake together or whisk in gradually.

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Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon honey
6 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Add mustard and honey to vinegar and mix. Mix in olive oil.


Idea:

• Great with grilled steak or salmon

Basil Cilantro Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
6 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Mix herbs with vinegar first, then add the oil and mix.

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Citrus Salad Dressing

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon, lime or orange juice
6 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Use whatever citrus juice you prefer or mix them. The orange juice is obviously sweeter. Match the taste with other items you are serving.


Idea:

• Great on so many things, especially grilled fish or on avocado.

Warm Cider Vinaigrette

1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup olive or other oil

Place cider vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper in a small saucepan and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from the heat and whisk in oil.


Idea:

• Great over spinach or a bitter salad green. Serve with bacon pieces and bits of goat cheese.

Note:
Any of these recipes can easily be multiplied to serve as many people as you need. The recipes given are for an amount that will serve 3 or 4 people.








I have so many terrific salad dressing recipes to share with you that they spill over into another page. Find them here.

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