Dressings · Salads

Salad Dressings

Makes about 1 cup each (varies by dressing)Posted October 31, 2012

Directions

  1. Tomato Garlic Dressing: Blend all ingredients together.
  2. Yogurt Dressing: Mix all ingredients together.
  3. Mint Honey Dressing: Blend all ingredients together.
  4. Soy Sauce Dressing: Blend all ingredients together.
  5. Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing: Blend all ingredients together.
  6. Mustard Vinaigrette: Mix all ingredients together.
  7. Blue Cheese Dressing: Mix all ingredients together, then cover and chill.
  8. Mayonnaise: Beat the egg yolk with the salt, dry mustard and pepper. Add the olive oil drop by drop, beating constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken; then add the remainder of the olive oil in a steady stream, still beating. Beat in the cider vinegar.
  9. Garlic Mayonnaise: Add 1–2 cloves crushed garlic to the mayonnaise above.

M.D. Notes

  • The mayonnaise contains raw egg yolk. Use a fresh or pasteurized egg, keep the mayonnaise refrigerated, and use it within a day or two. Raw egg is best avoided by anyone with a weakened immune system, including during chemotherapy.
  • I particularly like the flavors of salad dressings served at room temperature, so if storing extra dressing in the refrigerator, take it out an hour before dressing the salad.

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