Salad Dressings

[cat lover]

Creamy Dijon Dressing

2/3 cup reduced fat mayonnasie
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp cider vinegar
3/4 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients and beat with a wire whisk till well blended. Cover, refreigerate till serving time. Makes enough for a large 12 serving salad.

[cat lover]

1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup oil

Mix dry ingredients with vinegar; shake well. Add oil and mix well again

[cat lover]

Oil & Vinegar Dressing

1 1/2 cups vinegar
1 1/2 cups oil
3/4 cup sugar
1 clove garlic, diced

Mix all ingredients in electric mixer. Let stand overnight before using.

[cat lover]

Colesalw Dressing (makes enough for 3 cups shredded cabbage)

1/2 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp celery seed

Blend all ingredients.

[cat lover]

Honey French Dressing


1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup honey

Mix salad oil and vinegar, add honey and salt. Beat vigourously.

This recipe comes from "My Favorite honey Recipes"

[cat lover]

This was given to me by a local Amish woman; they cook so good!


4 slices bacon
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup vinegar
1 cup water

Fry chopped baon slowly till brown. Mix sugar with salt and cornstarch. Add beaten egg, vinegar and water. Add to bacon and fat cook to desired thickness. Chop a small onion into dressing before placing on greens. This is good on endive OR dandeloin

[cat lover]

This is good over a bean salad of kidney,pinto, and great northern beans!

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano leaves
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce

In a bowl combine all ingredients and stir or shake to blend.

[cat lover]

1 tsp dry mustard
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp hot sauce
3/4 cuip mayonnaise

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whixk till well blended. Cover bowl and refrigerate till ready to use. Whisk again just before using. Makes about 2 cups! This is really good on a romaine base salad.;)

[joyann]

Those are tasty-sounding dressings. Thank you for sharing.

[cat lover]

Green Onion Dressing

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tbsp Dijon style mustard
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion

Combine all ingredients in food processor container and process on High speed about 1 minute. Makes about 1 1/2 cups

[cat lover]

Mustard Dressing


2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup fat free evaporated milk
2 tbsp salad mustard
2 tbsp vinegar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp paprika

Combine all ingredients in a jar with tight fitting lid and shake till blended.

[cat lover]

If you like Blue Cheese, this is such a fresh version of it over the bottled stuff on a shelf!

1 6 oz pkg. crumbled natural blue cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 tsp onion powder
dash of garlic powder

Combine all ingredients and mix till well blended. Makes 2 cups

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1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp celery seed
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tbsp grated onion
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup vegetable oil
1.4 tsp salt

Mix ingredients in blender. This is great over fresh fruit. Makes about 2 cups

[cat lover]

Creamy Cucumber Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cucumber, unpeeled
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tsp fresh dill
1 clove garlic

Puree all ingredients in a food processor; cover and chill. Good on salads & baked potatoes!

[cat lover]

Sweet Red Russian Dressing

1/2 cup catsup
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp brown sugar
3-4 drops sesame oil

Mix all ingredients together and chill.

[cat lover]

Cheddar Dressing

Combione 3/4 cup mayonnasie. 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp chopped chives, 3/4 tsp seasoned salt, 1/2 tsp. onion powder, dash garlic powder, dash white pepper and 2 drops bottled red pepper seasoning till well blended. Fold in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup chopped pimiento stuffed green olives. Makes 1 1/2 cups

This is good on a salad of greens, kidney beans, green pepper, and onions!

[cat lover]

Bacon Salad Dressing

3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tsp wordestershire sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
8 bacon strips cooked & crumbled
1 small onion, finely chopped


In a small bowl whixk sugar, vinegar, ketchup and worcestershire sauce. Gradually whixk in the oil in a steady stream. Stir in the bacon and onion. Serve on salad greens and vegetables of your choice

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Balsamic Vinaigrette Blue-Cheese Dressing

3 T balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 t salt
1 t coarse black pepper
6 ounces blue cheese crumbles

Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow strem to combine dressing. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Then, stir in blue cheese crumbles. Serve over tossed salad or mix in a sandwich.

[cat lover]

I'll have to give this a try since it has balsamic vinegar in it. The only thing I've ever ate with blue cheese in it is the onion dip, but with this vinegar in this one maybe I'll like it too!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I love it, but balsamic vinegar and blue cheese are 2 strong flavors that ppl either love or hate.

[cat lover]

I love the vinegar, but my problem is usually the blue cheese!LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

You'll have to let me know what you think when you make it.

[cat lover]

Will do, but I'll have to buy some blue cheese first; not something I keep hanging around! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I sprinkle it on so many things that I do keep it around. lol

[cat lover]

Years ago I had some in my refrigerator and I was very sick and so my MIL came over to help with the baby and thought she would help by cleaning out the refrigerator. Well, she threw the blue cheese out in the garbage and when I asked her why she said" that stuff had gone bad!"

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Yes, that stuff does have a shelf life.

[cat lover]

Oh she just thought it was bad because of the blue color in it! LOL

[DeBora4BobbyL]

OIC, Considering it is mold, I can see why it is a turn-off. lol

[cat lover]

Homemade salad dressing


1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp olive oil

Whisk together lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Slowly add olive oil while whisking. Continue to whisk until olive oil has emulsified and the dressing is well blended.Add salt and pepper to taste.

[cat lover]

Celery Seed Vinaigrette

1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 tbsp cider vinegar
3 tsp sugar
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp grated onion

In a jar with a lid combine all ingredients and shake well. Makes about 1/2 cup

[cat lover]

This is a recipe from Ladies Home Journal

Herbed Salad Dressing


1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 cup chopped scallion, green part only
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
4 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained & chopped
2 tbsp drained capers
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Pulse all ingredients together in a food processor till smooth and pale green. Transfer to a small pitcher and add salt and pepper to taste. Keep chilled and covered till ready to use.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

How long will this keep before it starts looking bad? Is this pretty good for any type salad?

[cat lover]

I usually make it the morning of the day I will use it; DH doesn't like it because it has the "green" color so I make it when a friend is coming that likes it. She usually takes any left home with her. We usually just make a mixture of salad greens with some sliced tomaotes on top and pour away!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Sounds good!

[cat lover]

Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette


2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of one orange (approx 1/4 cup)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper


Combine all ingredients except oil in medium sized bowl. Slowly, while whisking briskly, add oil and combine well

[Yummys_Girl]

Sun Dried Tomato Dressing - Low-Fat


-= Ingredients =-

6 sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup non-fat or low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tbl. white vinegar
1 clove garlic ; minced
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. dried oregano or basil your choice

-= Instructions =-

Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl. Pour 1/4 cup boiling water over
tomatoes and let soak for 10 minutes. Remove tomatoes and reserve the
soaking liquid. Finely dice tomatoes. Combine tomatoes and soaking liquid,
mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and spice in a blender. Whirl until smooth. Store in jar in the refrigerator.

[cat lover]

Ohhh, that one sounds really good! Will have to give it a try sometime!

[cat lover]

Creamy Mustard Salad Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/8 tsp pepper
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp buttermilk
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/4 cup honey mustard salad dressing

Combine all ingredients in small bowl and mix well with wire whisk to blend. Well keep in refrigerator up to 4 days.

[cat lover]

Dill Cream Dressing

Great on cucumbers and a wonderful dressing for potato salad too!

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped, fresh
salt and pepper to taste

Beat together all ingredients and season well with salt and pepper. More mustard and some lemon juice can be added to suit individual taste.Milk or cream can be added for a thinner dressing. Chill an hour or more before serving. Makes about 1 1/2 cups

[cat lover]

Sweet & Sour Dressing

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp salt

Mix all ingredietns together till the sugar is dissolved. Will keep in the refrigerator about 1 month

[cat lover]

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp Dijon style mustard
salt & pepper to taste

Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This goes well on lettuce salads as well as fruit salad.