Salad Dressings
Classic Vinaigrette:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil
Mango-Lime:
- Puree 1 chopped peeled mango, the zest and juice of 1 lime and 1 teaspoon each Dijon mustard, sugar and kosher salt in a blender. Gradually blend in 1/4 cup rice vinegar and 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Creamy Italian:
- Blend 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Lemon Balsamic:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. For Creamy Balsamic, add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon sugar with the vinegar
Herb-Walnut:
- Blend 3/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons toasted walnuts, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup fresh herbs, 1 garlic clove and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender
Lemon or Lemon Dill:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and salt to taste. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup each olive oil and 1/4 cup vegetable oil. For Lemon Dill; add 1-2 tablespoon chopped dill
Ranch or Smoky Ranch:
- Whisk 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried chives, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and onion salt to taste (1/4 teaspoon or less). For Smoky Ranch: add hot sauce, chili powder and/or cayenne pepper to taste
Creamy Curry:
- Whisk 1/3 cup each Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoons roasted curry powder, 1 teaspoon honey and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Asian Sesame:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger, 3 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste
Nutty-Lime:
- Blend 1/4 cup creamy nut butter, 3 tablespoons water, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon each rice vinegar and chopped peeled ginger, and 2 teaspoon each soy sauce and honey in a blender