This weekend I decided to make a few batches of our favorite salad dressings…from scratch!
As you know, I try to cook and bake without preservatives and chemicals, so I have been either using a homemade vinaigrette or finding an organic version of a particular dressing. We have not been too thrilled with the selections at the super market…especially for Ranch Dressing.
They all turned out fabulously!
I made a Ranch Dressing, Honey Mustard and Italian Style Dressing.
Here are the recipes:
Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I used Spectrum Canola Oil Mayonnaise…it is all natural)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Whisk all ingredients together (I did this in a 4 cup measuring glass). Pour into a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Let me tell you…This is the BEST Ranch I have ever tried
Honey Mustard Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Whisk all ingredients together. Refrigerate until ready to use.
This one would be great as a dipping sauce for homemade chicken breast nuggets!
Italian Style Dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- a pinch dried thyme
- a pinch celery salt
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 cup white wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon water
Whisk all ingredients together. Let sit for at least 4 hours or overnight. Can either be refrigerated or kept at room temperature.
This is what I decided to have on my salad last night. It was the perfect compliment to the lasagna
Do you make your own dressings?
What is your favorite recipe?
I hope you all have had a wonderful weekend
Jessie
Oooh, Imma have to pin this! Thanks for sharing Jessie!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try these, thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThank you guys! Latoya...Thanks for pinning. I'm so excited...I'm finally pinned:)
ReplyDeleteHi Jessie! How are you? I am so sorry I have been such a slacker lately. It sounds like you are busy and I hope your little man is doing well. These look so good, I will have to try them sometime. I hope you and your family had a good Thanksgiving and that you are enjoying the holiday season so far.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs to you!
xoxoxo
They look great! I made honey mustard before and it was great and surprisingly easy! I will have to try out that ranch recipe when my bottle runs out.
ReplyDeleteI just pinned this and within a just a few minutes I had 5 people repin it that I don't even know. I can't wait to see what other stuff you can teach me!!
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