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6 Basic Pantry Salad Dressings

Here's how you make 6 Basic Pantry Salad Dressings
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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 0m
  • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR BASIC VINAIGRETTE
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • FOR ONION DRESSING
  • 1/2 tablespoon yellow onion, finely minced (or grated)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil (excellent olive oil)
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • FOR ITALIAN DRESSING
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • FOR HONEY MUSTARD
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar
  • FOR BUTTERMILK RANCH
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (or pressed)
  • 2 chives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 4 ounces fat-free Greek yogurt (plain, 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • FOR MAYONNAISE
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: For the first 4 dressings:

  • Step 2: Whisk all ingredients together until well blended.

  • Step 3: For Buttermilk Ranch: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk to until well blended. Chill until ready to use. Store in fridge for up to a week.

  • Step 4: For Mayonnaise: Whisk yolks, Dijon and lemon until well blended and light in color by hand – 3 minutes, by mixer – 1 minute). Slowly drizzle in oil a little at a time, whisking until mayo stiffens. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.


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