Best 7 How To Make Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipes

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BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS



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Bottled salad dressing can be convenient but its expensive and often full of salt, sugar, and chemical additives. Making your own is simple and allows you to customize the seasonings to suit whatever meal you are preparing. The amounts given make about 1/4 cup and can be expanded infinitely for larger salads. It can be made several days ahead and kept in the fridge. Sorry about the slightly odd way of putting the ingredients for the creamy dressing variations. The recipe editor is picky about what it will accept.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 34

3 tablespoons oil (I prefer extra-virgin olive oil)
2 tablespoons vinegar (white, cider, wine, ..., not balsamic)
salt
black pepper (I prefer fresh-ground)
basic vinaigrette (use EVOO and red wine vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon crumbled bacon
1/2 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 pinch celery seed (optional)
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard (optional)
1 -3 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 -3 teaspoon another sweetener, to taste
italian vinaigrette
1 teaspoon prepared mustard (I recommend Dijon or spicy brown)
1 -3 teaspoon honey (optional) or 1 -3 teaspoon another sweetener, to taste (optional)
basic vinaigrette
2 -3 tablespoons sour cream or 2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt
basic creamy vinaigrette dressing
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
basic creamy vinaigrette dressing
1 garlic clove, put through press
fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch italian seasoning (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil (I prefer extra-virgin)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons oil (I prefer extra-virgin olive oil)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch italian seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
  • Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
  • Shake again then dress salad as desired.
  • Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
  • Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
  • Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
  • Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.

CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING



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This recipe comes from Chatelaine Food Express Quickies 2. It takes almost no time to make and is delicious on green salads, pasta and potato salad. Having a choice of lemon juice or 1 of 2 differents vinegars adds versatility. I prefer using sel de mer which is also called sea salt but table salt is just fine to use.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 3 -4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon sel de mer sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together.
  • Toss with greens, pasta or potato salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1292.3, Fat 144.4, SaturatedFat 19.9, Sodium 854.5, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.6

SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE



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We followed the standard 3-to-1 oil-to-vinegar ratio for this super simple vinaigrette. For variety, add your favorite dried or chopped fresh herbs. Make a batch at the beginning of the week, and toss a few tablespoons with fresh greens for a quick weeknight salad. But remember that vinaigrette isn't just for salad: You can also use it as a quick sauce for fish or grilled chicken.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup white, red or aged sherry vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Set a medium bowl on a kitchen towel shaped like an "O" (this helps keep the bowl steady while whisking). Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is combined and blended well. Use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

GARLIC VINAIGRETTE



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There's no better way to dress garden greens than with a homemade vinaigrette. This simple recipe comes from culinary trailblazer Alice Waters, and it appears in her book, "In the Green Kitchen."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small clove garlic
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place garlic clove in a mortar, along with two large pinches of salt. Using a pestle, grind into a smooth puree. Add vinegar and season with pepper; let stand for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in olive oil until an emulsion is formed; season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • To dress a salad, add about 3/4 of vinaigrette to salad and toss until lightly coated; add more dressing, if necessary.

SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE



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This dressing is so popular in our house that I always keep a bottle in the fridge. Besides drizzling it on greens, I use it to top off my cold pasta salads.-Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups mixed salad greens
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomato, cucumber and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

VINAIGRETTE COLESLAW



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"Coleslaw is one of my husband's favorite side dishes," says Shirley Glaab from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. "We love this version because it's not as sweet as other slaws, but it's very colorful and the ingredients always make our mouths water."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cabbage, red pepper, parsley and onion. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Toss before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

VINAIGRETTE SALAD



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This slightly tangy oil and vinegar dressing complements a bowl of mixed salad greens or a colorful vegetable toss nicely. It's not overpowering, so the fresh vegetable flavors shine through. -Rosemarie Forcum, White Stone, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 12 servings (about 1/2 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 cups torn Bibb lettuce
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, seasoned salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, combine lettuces and onion if desired. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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