Best 3 Secret Salad Dressing Recipes
In the culinary world, there's a secret weapon that can transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary creations: secret salad dressing. This magical concoction is not just a simple mix of oil and vinegar, but a carefully crafted blend of flavors and textures that elevates salads to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned salad aficionado or just starting to explore the world of dressings, this article will guide you through the process of creating your own secret salad dressing, unlocking the secrets of flavor and leaving your taste buds tantalized.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
'SECRET' SALAD DRESSING
My mom has made this dressing forever. It's been a family favorite right next to homemade ranch dressing.
Provided by ChefJoe
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the ketchup, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, onion, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 248.5 mg, Sugar 5 g
" DRESSED UP" SALAD WITH SECRET DRESSING
I figured that if I had to forgo my jeans to get all dressed up for a dinner party I was giving, why should my salad get off easy? The result is beautiful to look at and impressed everyone, plus they raved about my decades-old "secret" dressing. Quantities of the vegetable toppings are based on using one large head of iceberg lettuce and standard sized bowl, but I've used iceberg and other salad greens in larger quantities by increasing amounts of vegetable toppings so top is not "half dressed"! (Quantities of fresh veggies for "rings" are fairly approximate because salad bowls vary in sizes, but rings should be uniformly shaped) DON'T BE AFRAID to try this -- it's not as complicated as it may seem! RE. SECRET DRESSING: The recipe makes a good amount, so can be enough for larger salads. It really is a closely-guarded recipe given me by my cousin, who was friends with a chef who swore her to secrecy. However, I think since my promise of secrecy was made over 30 years ago, the statute of limitations has run out! He worked at one of the first very exclusive $$ spa resorts in Southern California that still exists... the Golden Door. At that time it was the first dressing I had ever had with fresh ginger and I had to drive miles to an Asian market to find it and the rice vinegar... times have changed! Similar dressings now exist, so I'm sure the spa now has a totally different "secret" dressing!
Provided by Mareesme
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- SALAD.
- In salad bowl, tear lettuce and add green or red onion and seasonings (for some reason, it seems to work better with the onion mixed in with salad greens, not as one of the "rings"). Toss and smooth greens so top is uniformly level.
- FORMAL ATTIRE.
- Proceed to "dress up" the salad by making a 1" ring (1-1/2" for wider bowls) of grated carrot around edge of bowl thick enough to cover the greens.
- Then make rings inside this of corn, then green pepper, then beets or tomatoes then mushroom slices piled in the center circle. If using beets and tomatoes both, make it tomatoes then a ring of mushrooms then a mound of shredded beets in center.
- Make sure rings are thick enough to cover all the "naked" greens. You can use any vegetables of your choice to make the rings, such as radishes, olives or water chestnuts, but I prefer the varying colors and blend of flavors of the above.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to place it on buffet or dinner table.
- SECRET DRESSING.
- Make Secret Dressing by placing cut pieces of ginger root and vinegar in a blender and blend until smooth. Press through a mesh strainer over a bowl, squeezing out pulp to get more liquid into bowl. Pour liquid back into rinsed-out blender.
- Add honey, garlic and soy sauce. Blend well. Slowly add oil while blender is on low to mix.
- Pour into a jar with cover, shake and refrigerate. When ready to serve salad, shake jar and pour into a cruet for guests to pour their own.
- PRESENTATION.
- Put salad on buffet or dinner table and after everyone oohs and aahs, toss well and serve with secret dressing in a cruet for them to pour on desired amount.
FIFTH GENERATION SALAD DRESSING- A FAMILY SECRET..
This salad dressing has been in our family for decades. Ever have a salad dressing so good that you sop up every last bit with your bread? This is it! You'll never buy bottled again. And the best part? It's quick and easy!
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Other Salads
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed until mixed.
Tips:
- Choose the right greens: Different greens have different flavors and textures, so choose the ones that you like best. Some popular options include romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, spinach, kale, and arugula.
- Wash your greens thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or debris that may be on the leaves.
- Dry your greens thoroughly: This will help the dressing adhere to the leaves.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dressing will taste.
- Taste your dressing as you go: This will help you adjust the flavors to your liking.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to salad dressings, so feel free to experiment with different flavors and ingredients.
Conclusion:
With so many delicious and easy-to-make salad dressings to choose from, there's no excuse not to enjoy a healthy and flavorful salad every day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, reach for a salad dressing recipe and whip up a delicious salad that the whole family will love.
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