8 delicious salad dressing (sauce) recipes

 8 delicious salad dressing (sauce) recipes

1. Classic Ranch Dressing

Ingredients:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp buttermilk (or regular milk)

• 1 tsp dried parsley

• ½ tsp dried dill

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp onion powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk.

• Add dried parsley, dried dill, garlic powder, and onion powder.

• Whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy.

• Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

• Serve chilled over your favorite salad.

2. Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp honey (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a small bowl or jar with a lid, add the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and honey (if using).

• Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously (or just put the lid on and shake vigorously).

• Whisk or shake until the dressing is fully emulsified (well combined and slightly thickened).

• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

• Store in the refrigerator and shake again before using.

3. Honey Mustard Dressing

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• ¼ cup olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a bowl or jar, combine Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar.

• Slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream while whisking continuously until fully blended.

• Add salt and pepper to taste.

• Chill for 15-20 minutes for flavors to blend.

• Serve on your favorite greens or as a dip.

4. Caesar Dressing

Ingredients:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

• In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

• Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• For a smoother texture, blend the dressing briefly in a food processor or blender.

• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

5. Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Water to thin as needed

Instructions:

• Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.

• Add Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic.

• Blend until smooth and creamy.

• If too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

    

6. Ginger Sesame Asian Dressing

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

• In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

• Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to combine.

• Adjust seasoning if needed (add more honey for sweetness or soy sauce for saltiness).

• Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Shake or whisk again before using.

7. Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• ½ cup olive oil

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp fresh chopped herbs (parsley, basil, or dill)

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped herbs in a small bowl or jar.

• Slowly whisk in the olive oil until dressing is emulsified.

• Season with salt and pepper.

• Let sit for 10-15 minutes to blend flavors.

• Shake again before drizzling on salad.

8. Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh strawberries, hulled

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp honey

• ¼ cup olive oil

• 1 tsp poppy seeds

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• In a blender or food processor, combine strawberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

• Blend until smooth and well combined.

• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the poppy seeds.

• Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

• Shake or stir before using as poppy seeds tend to settle.

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