A REQUEST FROM MY MATE PETER.. HERES A FEW EASY ONES TO USE AND MAKE AT HOME.... 1. Raspberry Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1/2 cup raspberry vinegar 1 tbsp of honey 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped Method: Pour vinegar in a mason jar or other container with a tight lid. Add honey and chopped mint, cover with lid and shake. If still too bitter, add in a bit more honey or Splenda to even out the flavor. 2. Citrus Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice 1 tbsp fresh squeezed grapefruit juice 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 6 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp chopped walnuts 2 tbsp grated Romano or Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Method: Again, in a large mason jar or container with a tight lid, combine the vinegar, orange juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and lemon juice. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously. Once mixed, add the walnuts and cheese and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste 3. Dill Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey (or 1 packet of Splenda) 1/2 tsp dried dill weed 1/8 tsp onion powder 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp dry mustard Salt and pepper to taste Method: In a blender, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, dry mustard. Blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. 4. Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients: 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Method: In a mason jar or other container with a tight lid, combine all the ingredients. Shake until all ingredients are combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 5. Basil Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil (it’s very important here to use fresh – it’s not nearly as good with dried leaves!) 2 cloves garlic, minced Method: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, basil, and garlic. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 6. Parsley Dressing Ingredients: 3 tsp olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp onion powder 2 tsp chopped parsley Method: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and onion powder. Once combined, add in the chopped parsley, mix thoroughly with a whisk and serve. 7. Lemon Caesar Dressing Ingredients: 1 tsp lemon peel (finely grated) 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp anchovy paste 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tbsp sour cream Salt and pepper to taste Method: In a bowl, whisk all ingredients except oil and sour cream. Once combined, slowly add oil, whisking constantly until smooth (if you stop, the dressing could break). Once combined, whisk in sour cream until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 8. Asian Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice (about 2 large oranges) 1/3 cup white vinegar 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp Asian mustard (should be easily found in the ethnic food aisle of your local grocery store) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 medium garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp sesame oil Method: In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, sesame seeds, mustard, sugar, salt, and garlic. Once combined, slowly whisk in sesame oil. 9. Ginger-Asian Dressing Ingredients: 1 carrot, fresh, small, peeled and shredded 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp minced onion 1 tbsp hot mustard 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, grated Method: Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. 10. French Style Dressing Ingredients: 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp white pepper, ground 1 tsp unsalted tomato paste 7 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup red or white wine vinegar 2 tsp water 1/2 tsp fresh chopped onion Method: In a large mason jar or other container with a tight lid, combine all ingredients, shake it up and serve. 11. Asian Dressing Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon grated ginger Pinch red pepper flakes 1/3 cup vegetable oil Directions 1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes. Add oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. 12.Curry & Yogurt Salad Dressing. Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 large garlic cloves, minced (2 1/2 teaspoons) 1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1 whole allspice berry 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 1/2 cups low-fat plain yogurt 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar Directions Step 1 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ginger, onion, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until softened and beginning to turn translucent, about 9 minutes. Step 2 Meanwhile, process cumin, coriander, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, and allspice in a spice grinder until finely ground. Place in a food processor, and add onion mixture, turmeric, yogurt, salt, lemon juice, and sugar; process until smooth. Read more: marksdailyapple/10-delicious-diy-salad-dressings/#ixzz2vGySIiZb
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 10:59:28 +0000
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