Salad Dressings
A dressing brings seasoning, acidity, and sometimes creaminess to the salad bowl. Carrot-ginger and cilantro preparations offer different starting points for pairing a sauce with the ingredients you want to serve.
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Italian Herbal Vinegar
¼ cup each of basil, oregano, marjoram, chives (or chive blossoms), and thyme 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 cup white wine vinegar 1 cup red wine vinegar Gather…
Classic Tarragon Vinegar
1 cup tarragon 2 cups Champagne vinegar Gather herbs in the morning, after the dew has dried. Wash, remove excess moisture in a salad spinner, and pat dry…
Basil, Garlic, and Chive Vinegar
1 cup basil ½ cup chives (or 6 chive blossoms) 2 garlic cloves, smashed 2 cups red wine vinegar Gather herbs in the morning, after the dew has…
Creamy Basil Dressing
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1½ Tablespoons chopped shallot 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise…
Balsamic-Rosemary Vinaigrette
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves (or ¼ teaspoon dried) 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt…
Lime Honey Mustard Dressing
¼ cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 1½ teaspoons honey Grated rind of 1 lime…
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ranch is a best-selling salad dressing and is served with everything from salad to chicken wings to pizza.
