Best 2 Kitchen Sink Salad Dressing Recipes

Welcome to the world of culinary exploration and taste bud delights! In this article, we'll embark on an exciting journey to discover the secrets of "kitchen sink salad dressing," a versatile and customizable dressing that transforms ordinary salads into extraordinary culinary creations. We'll delve into the art of combining diverse ingredients to create dressings that elevate your salads from simple meals to works of art. Get ready to explore the endless possibilities of this magical concoction and unleash the hidden potential of your salad greens.

Let's cook with our recipes!

KITCHEN SINK SALAD DRESSING

Kitchen Sink Salad Dressing image

Made with everything BUT the kitchen sink! Kids like this one, and they like the name! This recipe makes a lot; use as your 'house dressing'. If you don't have red wine vinegar, distilled white vinegar will do.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

In a blender, combine oil, tomato soup, brown sugar, wine or white vinegar, dry mustard, garlic salt, onion salt, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, hot sauce, and mayonnaise. Cover, and blend on low speed. Increase speed, and blend until thoroughly mixed. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 202.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

KITCHEN SINK SALAD

Kitchen Sink Salad image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic put through garlic press
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 pieces pancetta, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 (12-ounce) package mixed baby salad greens
1/2 English cucumber, halved, diced 1/2-inch pieces
1 large tomato, diced in 1/2-inch pieces
12 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in 1/2 vertically
2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

To make the dressing:
In a blender combine all ingredients except olive oil. Pulse several times until well combined. Once combined, turn machine on and slowly add in olive oil. Chill until ready to use.
To prepare the salad:
In a medium fry pan over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy. Remove to paper-towel lined plate to drain and cool. Clean out pan with paper towel and in same pan over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts. Remove to a plate and set aside to cool. Wash and dry greens, place in refrigerator to chill 10 to 15 minutes. Also chill individual salad plates or a platter if serving salad family-style.
When ready to serve, in a large bowl toss together salad greens, cucumber and tomato with just enough dressing to lightly coat salad. Place salad on chilled individual plates or platter. Dress top of salad with pancetta, pine nuts, olives, Gorgonzola and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

Tips:

Choose fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dressing will taste. Use crisp vegetables, herbs, and spices.
Use a good quality oil: The type of oil you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your dressing. Use a flavorful oil, such as olive oil, avocado oil, or walnut oil.
Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to making salad dressing. Try different combinations of ingredients until you find one that you love.
Make a big batch: Salad dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Make a big batch so you always have some on hand.
Use salad dressing as a marinade: Salad dressing can also be used as a marinade for chicken, fish, or tofu. Simply toss your protein of choice with the dressing and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Conclusion:

Salad dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor and moisture to salads, vegetables, and even meat. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're looking for a way to dress up your salad, try one of the recipes in this article. You won't be disappointed!