MAKE IT FROM SCRATCH: Three Easy Salad Dressings

Salads have a prominent place in our warm weather menus, and that means we go through a lot of salad dressing at this time of year. Of course, since I make just about everything from scratch, that goes for our salad dressings, too. It doesn't have to take a lot of time or effort to whip together a salad dressing -  I usually do mine in small batches while I'm cooking dinner. I have three "standard" dressings that I can make in next to no time - I don't even measure the ingredients! With a bit of experience it's easy to "eyeball" it and adjust amounts to taste as you go.
 
As I already mentioned, I usually make these in small amounts (just enough for one meal) although they can be made in larger quantities and stored in the fridge for a few days. The buttermilk and herb dressing doesn’t keep as well with fresh herbs mixed into it but will be okay for a day or two. I have a small glass pitcher that has about a one cup volume – I mix all the ingredients up right in the pitcher and serve! 

My Three Favourite Salad Dressings: 

1. Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

 Combine the following in a small glass pitcher or jar:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1½ tsp Dijon mustard

1½ tsp honey

¼ tsp each salt and pepper

Whisk together thoroughly until well combined and serve.

2. Thousand Island Dressing

Combine the following in a small glass pitcher or jar:

2 large spoonfuls of mayonnaise

approximately 1 tbsp of ketchup (enough to make the mayonnaise a light pink colour)

1-2 tsp relish (I use our homemade zucchini relish)

a few drops of Worcestershire sauce

¼ tsp each salt and pepper

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or enough to thin to desired consistency)

Whisk together thoroughly until well combined and serve.

3. Buttermilk and Herb Salad Dressing

Combine the following in a small glass pitcher or jar:

1 large spoonful of mayonnaise

1 large spoonful of sour cream

2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, oregano, basil)

¼ tsp each salt and pepper

⅛ tsp paprika

enough buttermilk to thin to desired consistency

Whisk together thoroughly until well combined and serve.

Do you make your own salad dressings? What's your favourite recipe that you can throw together quickly?

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